Simple Machines Flashcards
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Joules
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The unit to used to measure work
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Work
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The result of a force moving an object over a distance
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Newtons
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Unit used to measure force
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Speed
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How fast an object goes in a certain amount of time
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Distance
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How far something moves
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Energy
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The ability to do work
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Kinetic energy
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Energy of motion
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Potential energy
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Stored energy
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W=F*D
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Work equal force times distance
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Machine
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A tool used to make work easier
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Simple machine
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Usually consists of 1 or 2 parts
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Lever
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A rigid bar that turns around a fulcrum
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1st class lever
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The fulcrum is between the effort and load
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Examples of 1st class machines
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Seesaw, scissors, pliers
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2nd class lever
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The load is between the effort and the fulcrum
