topic 1 levers and inclined planes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the fulcrum
A
the pivot point
2
Q
what is the load
A
the object being moved
3
Q
what is the effort
A
the imput needed to move the load
4
Q
what is a class 1 lever
A
where the fulcrum is between the load and effort
5
Q
what is a class 2 lever
A
when the load is between the fulcrum and the effort
6
Q
what is a class 3 lever
A
where the effort is between the load and thew fulcrum
7
Q
class 2
A
fulcrum, load, effort
8
Q
class 1
A
load, fulcrum, effort
9
Q
class 3
A
fulcrum, effort, load
10
Q
what are 2 examples of inclined planes
A
slanted roof, wheelchair ramp
11
Q
what is force measured in?
A
Newtons
12
Q
what is distance measured in?
A
meters
13
Q
what is work measured in
A
joules
14
Q
what is imput work
A
work that you do to a machine. (Pushing down on a seesaw)
15
Q
what is output work
A
work that the machine does on the load.
