S Flashcards
Energy
Ability to do work
Lever
A bar or board that can pivot on a point
Pulley
Grooved wheel with rope running along the groove
Two way lever
Move the effort force away from the fulcrum
Reduce force
Move the object weight close to the fulcrum
Fixed pulley
Pulley attached to the structure changes direction of force does nt reduce force
Movable force
Pulley attached to object lifted reduces force but does not change direction
Fulcrum
A point a lever pivots on
Effort force
To push or pull an object when doing work
Simple machine
Tool that changes amount or direction of force does not reduce force
Spring scale
Tool used to measure force including weight
Newton
Tool used to measure force including weight
Work
When a force moves an object evidence of energy
Wedge
Inclined plane usually to cut or split
Screw
Inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder