Simple Machines Flashcards

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1
Q

work done on a machine

A

input work

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2
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work done by the machine

A

output work

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3
Q

machines that helps multiply force exerted

A

force multiplier

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4
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help increase the speed or distance covered

A

distance multiplier

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5
Q

when a machine can multiply force exerted to it, it is said to have ______

A

mechanical advantage

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6
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refers to the number of times a machine multiplies force

A

mechanical advantage

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7
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Fr

A

force applied by the machine

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8
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Fe

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force applied to the machine

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9
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consist of a rigid bar that is free to pivot on a fulcrum

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lever

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10
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consist of a slope surface, which has some angle above or below the horizontal used to raise objects that are too heavy to life vertically

A

inclined plane

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11
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along incline wrapped around a shaft, so its mechanical advantage can be approached in the same way as the incline

A

screw

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12
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embodies the same principles as the incline in the sense that, a smaller force working over a longer distance can produce a longer force acting through a small distance

A

wedge

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13
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consist of a wheel that rotates around a stationary scale

A

pulley

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14
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wheel attached rigidly upon an axle or drum of smaller diameter

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wheel and axle

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