simple machines Crossword Puzzles
Simple Machines 2016-01-21
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- unit for force
- a hammer is an example of this type of lever
- this is an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral around a cylinder
- a device that makes work easier by changing the size or direction of a force
- this is a pair of inclined planes that move
- a comparison of a machine's work output with the work input
- unit for work
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
- unit for time
- a simple machine that has a grooved end of the rope, and an input force is applied to the other end
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- the rate at which work is done or energy is transformed
- in this type of lever the fulcrum is in the middle of the load and input force
- a fixed point that is found in levers
- the work done by a machine on an object
- the transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force
- a simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes
- a wheel-barrow is an example of this type of lever
- the work you do on the machine
- unit for power
- a number that tells how many times a machine multiplies force
- a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface
- a inclined plane makes work easier by decreasing the input force, but increasing the _____________
- a simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point called a fulcrum
23 Clues: unit for work • unit for time • unit for force • unit for power • the work you do on the machine • a fixed point that is found in levers • the work done by a machine on an object • this is a pair of inclined planes that move • a hammer is an example of this type of lever • a wheel-barrow is an example of this type of lever • a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface • ...
Simple Machines 2021-02-11
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- Where the electrons float around the nucleus.
- Element with atomic number 8.
- The property in which the periodic table is currently organized.
- Number of electrons in the first shell of the electron cloud.
- There are only 17 of these on the periodic table but are essential for life.
- The process of an atom losing energy
- The building block of matter.
- Atoms with the same number of protons with differing numbers of neutrons.
- There are 7 rows or ___________ on the modern periodic table.
- After the first shell, each electron shell can hold this number of electrons.
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- The electrons are the ___________ particles found in the atom.
- The two subatomic particles that make up the majority of an atom's mass.
- Created the first periodic table.
- a term used for nonmetals that are easily broken.
- Original property that Mendeleev used to organize the elements.
- Where the protons and neutrons are located in the atom.
- The amount of time it takes for half of a sample of an element to decay.
- Found in the nucleus with the protons.
- a term used for metals that can be hammered or reshaped without breaking.
- Positively charge subatomic particles
- Adding protons and neutrons together gives you the atom's _______ number.
- There are 18 columns or _________ on the modern periodic table.
22 Clues: Element with atomic number 8. • The building block of matter. • Created the first periodic table. • The process of an atom losing energy • Positively charge subatomic particles • Found in the nucleus with the protons. • Where the electrons float around the nucleus. • a term used for nonmetals that are easily broken. • ...
Simple Machines 2021-10-03
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- Wedge used for cutting food
- Lever used for digging holes in the ground
- A simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- Type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- Fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- Tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this
- Lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- Number of different types of simple machines
- Type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- Wedge used for chopping wood
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- Type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
- Wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- Type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- Wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- Type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- Inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- This part of a bottle is an example of a screw
20 Clues: Wedge used for cutting food • Wedge used for chopping wood • Fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • Lever used for digging holes in the ground • Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • Number of different types of simple machines • This part of a bottle is an example of a screw • Wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
Simple Machines 2021-04-29
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- You do this when you apply a force through a distance
- Fixed point on a lever that doesn’t move
- How far you apply a force to move an object
- The SI unit for force
- The SI unt for work
- Type of simple machine made from a wheel attached to a long straight rod
- Inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- Wheel and axle device that is turned to open a door
- Inclined plane used to load boxes into the back of a moving truck
- Type of simple machine made of one or more wheels and a rope or chain
- Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- A kind of simple machine used for splitting wood
- Lever that is often found on a playground
- Wedge used for cutting food
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- Force that you get out of the simple machine
- You apply this when you push or pull something
- How far the object moves
- The SI unit for distance
- Force that you apply to a simple machine
- Stairs are this kind of simple machine
- Ratio of output to input force for any simple machine
- Spiral stairs are this kind of simple machine
- A bar used for raising or lowering a weight
- Number of different types of simple machines
24 Clues: The SI unt for work • The SI unit for force • How far the object moves • The SI unit for distance • Wedge used for cutting food • Stairs are this kind of simple machine • Fixed point on a lever that doesn’t move • Force that you apply to a simple machine • Lever that is often found on a playground • How far you apply a force to move an object • ...
Simple Machines 2023-05-03
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- Simple machines increase this
- Knives and axes are examples
- Class of lever with fulcrum in middle
- Object the simple machine is helping to move
- Simple machine that uses a wheel and a rope
- Rod that attaches to the center of the wheel
- A _________ pulley system allows you to lift twice your weight
- Simple machines reduce this
- Class 3 lever used for digging holes
- Class of lever with load in middle
- Simple machines do not change this
- Large round part that attaches to an axle
- Inclined plane wrapped around a rod
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- Also known as a ramp
- A _________ pulley system raises objects the same distance you pull
- More than one simple machine working together
- Class 2 lever used for transporting materials
- Pivot point of a lever
- Simple machine that uses a rigid bar and a fulcrum
- Class 1 lever on the playground
- Class of lever with effort in middle
21 Clues: Also known as a ramp • Pivot point of a lever • Simple machines reduce this • Knives and axes are examples • Simple machines increase this • Class 1 lever on the playground • Class of lever with load in middle • Simple machines do not change this • Inclined plane wrapped around a rod • Class 3 lever used for digging holes • Class of lever with effort in middle • ...
Simple Machines 2023-10-06
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- used for building with a hammer
- that a lot of machines used
- used to cut wood
- the same thing but you use the wrench on it
- Like a screw but way faster
- look under
- something you pull
- another word for vertical
- a thing that's used when using a door
- the number between 4 and 6
- push
- used in a playground where you bounce up and down
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- something that you build
- pushing a line
- used on a water bottle
- the pole you see outside of the school to use
- build with
- used in minecraft to open doors
- that is use din a ship
- something thing that you pull
- scoop
- like in soccer another word for tackle
- used to cut food
- used to build that screw things in
24 Clues: push • scoop • build with • look under • pushing a line • used to cut wood • used to cut food • something you pull • used on a water bottle • that is use din a ship • something that you build • another word for vertical • the number between 4 and 6 • that a lot of machines used • Like a screw but way faster • something thing that you pull • used for building with a hammer • ...
Simple Machines 2023-10-06
Simple Machines 2024-01-23
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- A simple machine that is a smooth, flat surface tilted at an angle, like a ramp
- A simple machine that is a disk or a ring (the wheel)attached to a rod (the axel so that both turn together
- A combination of two or more simple machines, such as a bicycle
- A simple machine that is a rigid bar that turns on a fixed point
- A simple machine that is an incline plane wrapped around a column
- One of 6 simple tools that make work easier, including inclined planes, levers, wedges, screws, pulleys, and wheels and axels
- something being moved by a machine
- The force that tends to keep a load from moving
- A pulley consisting of fixed pulley(s) and moveable pulley(s)
- A pulley that moves along with the load
- A simple machine that uses a grooved wheel and a rope to move a load
- the distance between each turn of the thread on a screw
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- The fixed point on which a lever turns
- A lever whose fulcrum is opposite the load, with the effort between them, like tweezers
- A pulley that does not move; the load is attached to a rope that moves over the pulley
- Two or more pulleys used together to move a load
- A simple machine that is two incline planes back to back
- A lever whose fulcrum is between the effort and the load, like a seesaw
- A force that resists motion, caused by surfaces rubbung together
- A lever whose fulcrum is opposite the effort, with the load between them, like a wheelbarrow
- A tool or device that makes work easier
- the tiny ramp that spirals around the shaft of a screw
- Moving a load over a distance
- A push or pull that makes something move
- The force a person puts forth to do work
25 Clues: Moving a load over a distance • something being moved by a machine • The fixed point on which a lever turns • A tool or device that makes work easier • A pulley that moves along with the load • A push or pull that makes something move • The force a person puts forth to do work • The force that tends to keep a load from moving • ...
Simple Machines 2024-08-26
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- part of a water bottle with a screw
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- number of different types of simple machines
- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this.
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- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object.
- wedge used for chopping wood
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- wedge used for cutting food
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
20 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • wedge used for chopping wood • part of a water bottle with a screw • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • lever used for digging holes in the ground • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • number of different types of simple machines • inclined plane that is often found on a playground • ...
Simple Machines 2013-10-28
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- a wheel to move a greater distance with less effort.
- The fixed balancing point of a lever. An example of a fulcrum is
- machines A machine in which two or more simple
- A simple machine that applies force to a fixed bar
- wood and rocks and raising heavy objects.
- force The force exerted to do work.
- A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar turning on a fixed point
- an axle, which that is attached to a wheel.This force is multiplied and
- inclined planes.
- Gravity and friction can be considered resistance forces.
- in combination to increase applied force in order to make work easier.
- A simple machine that tapers to a thin edge and can be used for
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- machines Devices used to reduce the effort force needed to do
- advantage (MA) The number of times that a machine multiplies
- have been combined. Pliers are an example of a compound
- that uses a lever and a wheel-and-axle.
- force The push or pull on an object that works against effort
- around it.
- plane A simple machine that uses a ramp to reduce the effort
- effort force.The greater the MA, the less effort force is required.
- wheel that can turn to reverse the direction of a force. Pulleys are
- A simple machine consisting of a cord or rope wrapped around a
- by spreading that force over greater distance and/or reducing resistance
- and tackle A compound machine consisting of fixed and
- by increasing the distance. A wedge and a screw are examples of
- A simple machine consisting of a central core with a groove
26 Clues: around it. • inclined planes. • force The force exerted to do work. • that uses a lever and a wheel-and-axle. • wood and rocks and raising heavy objects. • machines A machine in which two or more simple • A simple machine that applies force to a fixed bar • a wheel to move a greater distance with less effort. • and tackle A compound machine consisting of fixed and • ...
Simple Machines 2013-05-30
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- air: earth: magic:____
- equals force applied times distance
- I am created from combining simple machines
- thick at one end and thin at the other, good for making narrow crevices
- I come before the working product so they may improve or fix the final design
- smaller parts working together to form something much larger by interacting with each other.
- a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal
- a wheel with a grooved rim which a cord passes through and usually helps with lifting heavy weights.
- ratio of force applied by the machine to the force applied to it
- round and round, I have no end and no beginning, no top or bottom, I am the reason cars can move what am i?
- “give me a place to stand and with a _____ I shall move the world!” - Archimedes
- I am not mass but I am close to the same on earth, for gravity defines me. What am I
- I am kinetic, electrical, potential, thermal, wind, nuclear, and many more.
- I am an inclined plane wrapped around a pole.
- miles, kilometers, centimeters, inches, meters, millimeters, feet, yards
- I am made from the energy of potential and make things move what am I?
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- family :clan :improve :______
- inside – side + vent
- ml3, cm3, l x w x h
- I am the word they use when movement and motion are studied and observed. What am i?
- I am increased or decreased depending where I am at, and I am transferred to kinetic energy often. What am I.
- lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, wheel, screw
- external power that provides kinetic energy
- hot: cold: accident: ____
- computer, oven, TV, phone, car, watch, robots. They all have a mechanical function and are listed as a _______.
25 Clues: ml3, cm3, l x w x h • inside – side + vent • air: earth: magic:____ • hot: cold: accident: ____ • family :clan :improve :______ • equals force applied times distance • I am created from combining simple machines • external power that provides kinetic energy • I am an inclined plane wrapped around a pole. • a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal • ...
Simple Machines 2013-12-03
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- and Axle A wheel that turns on a center post or rod, used to move
- A stiff bar that moves on a fixed point called a fulcrum, used to lift or
- The amount of weight that needs to be moved
- The force of one object pulling on another
- Middle part of a lever that supports length of bar
- or raise an object
- A device for doing some kind of work
- A wheel with teeth, one gear connects to and turns another
- The amount of area an object will move
- A rubbing force of one object against another causing movement to
- The amount of energy exerted
- An inclined plane wrapped around a shaft, used to hold objects together
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- A wheel with a groove that a rope fits into, used to lift or move objects
- stop
- down.
- Two inclined planes put together to form a v-shape, used to split,
- Plane A sloping surface connecting a lower surface with a higher
- Machine More than one simple machine working together
- The result of a force moving an object work = effort force x distance
- Ability to do work
- heavy objects.
- used to move heavy loads up or down
- Machine One of six tools that make work easier
- or change power, speed, or direction of movement
- A push or pull on an object that causes it to change direction, move
25 Clues: stop • down. • heavy objects. • Ability to do work • or raise an object • The amount of energy exerted • used to move heavy loads up or down • A device for doing some kind of work • The amount of area an object will move • The force of one object pulling on another • The amount of weight that needs to be moved • Machine One of six tools that make work easier • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2015-01-26
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- TWISTED INCLINED PLANE
- ROD OR PLANK THAT PIVOTS ABOUT A POINT
- EXAMPLE OF COMPOUND MACHINE
- EXAMPLE OF PULLEY
- WORK A MACHINE DOES TO MOVE AN OBJECT OVER SOME DISTANCE
- ABILITY OF A MACHINE TO CONVERT INPUT WORK TO OUTPUT WORK
- SCIENTIST WHO HAD AN UNDERSTANDING OF FORCE AND MOTION
- MACHINE DOES WORK WITH ONLY ONE MOVEMENT
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- POWER IS MEASURED IN
- GROOVED WHEEL WITH A ROPE OR CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND IT
- EXAMPLE OF A WEDGE
- AMOUNT OF ENERGY NECESSARY TO MOVE AN OBJECT
- AN INCLINED PLANE THAT MOVES & CHANGES THE DIRECTIONS OF THE FORCE APPLIED
- WORK IS MEASURED IN
- THE EFFORT OR WORK YOU EXERT ON A MACHINE
- MACHINE MACHINE MADE OF A COMBINATION OF SIMPLE MACHINES
- THE RESISTANCE BETWEEN TWO OBJECTS WHEN THEY MOVE
- A DEVICE THAT MAKES DOING WORK EASIER
- FORCE IS MEASURED IN
- HOW QUICKLY WORK IS DONE
- FORM OF THE WHEEL AND AXLE
21 Clues: EXAMPLE OF PULLEY • EXAMPLE OF A WEDGE • WORK IS MEASURED IN • POWER IS MEASURED IN • FORCE IS MEASURED IN • TWISTED INCLINED PLANE • HOW QUICKLY WORK IS DONE • FORM OF THE WHEEL AND AXLE • EXAMPLE OF COMPOUND MACHINE • A DEVICE THAT MAKES DOING WORK EASIER • ROD OR PLANK THAT PIVOTS ABOUT A POINT • MACHINE DOES WORK WITH ONLY ONE MOVEMENT • THE EFFORT OR WORK YOU EXERT ON A MACHINE • ...
Simple Machines 2021-10-05
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- Several meshed gears are called this (2 words)
- A toothed wheel used to alter direction, torque, and angular velocity in a powertrain
- These simple machines have very high IMA and very low efficiency
- A pair of pliers is this class of lever
- Angular velocity is measured in this unit (abbv)
- A pair of tweezers is this class of lever
- The resistance distance of a screw
- This is how well a machine works in the real world (3 words)
- How fast a gear is turning is called this (2 words)
- Actual Mechanical Advantage is the ratio of the resistance and effort ___
- This measure compares the ideal and actual mechanical advantage of a machine
- This simple machine includes things like doorknobs, saw blades, and car tires (3 words)
- This is how well a machine works theoretically, under perfect conditions (3 words)
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- The head of an axe is this type of simple machine
- This refers to the force being overcome or moved by a simple machine
- This refers to the force being put into a simple machine
- A ramp (2 words)
- Simple machines exchange effort force for this
- This is another word for interlocking or mated gears
- Gears that share an axle are called locked or ___
- Two or more machines working together are called ___ machines
- The effort distance of a screw
- A wheelbarrow is this class of lever
- A prybar is an example of this type of simple machine
24 Clues: A ramp (2 words) • The effort distance of a screw • The resistance distance of a screw • A wheelbarrow is this class of lever • A pair of pliers is this class of lever • A pair of tweezers is this class of lever • Several meshed gears are called this (2 words) • Simple machines exchange effort force for this • Angular velocity is measured in this unit (abbv) • ...
Simple Machines 2022-11-16
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- the outside of the wheel goes a ______ than the axle
- this class lever has the effort in the middle
- simple machines cannot _________ the amount of work
- what you lift with a pulley
- what you move or lift with a lever
- the spot on the lever that the bar rotates around
- A fixed pulley changes the _________ you pull
- this class lever has the fulcrum in the middle
- A wheel with a groove on the outside edge
- Force times effort
- In order for a lever to be _______ the distance times the mass on both sides must be equal
- A round disk that has an axle going through the middle
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- A push or pull
- as you increase the number of pulleys you have to pull ______ rope
- the type of pulley that moves with the load
- this type of inclined plane would be harder to go up
- to find the MA of a wheel you divide the wheel ____ by the axle _____
- Wheels reduce the amount of ______
- the type of plane that is a sloped surface
- this tells you how much easier it is to do something with that simple machine
- When this increases effort decreases
- this class lever has the resistance in the middle
- the amount of force applied to a machine
- the type of pulley that does not move
- As you increase the number of pulleys you use ____ effort
25 Clues: A push or pull • Force times effort • what you lift with a pulley • Wheels reduce the amount of ______ • what you move or lift with a lever • When this increases effort decreases • the type of pulley that does not move • the amount of force applied to a machine • A wheel with a groove on the outside edge • the type of plane that is a sloped surface • ...
Simple Machines 2017-02-24
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- forced placed on a simple machine to move the load
- reverses the direction of force
- a flat surface that is higher on one end
- the weight being lifted by a simple machine
- board or bar that rests on a turning point
- the applied force is in the center between the load and fulcrum
- tools that make work easier
- an inclined plane that wraps around itself
- a machine used to push two objects apart
- inclined planes; ramp, wedge, screw
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- two or more pulleys connected together
- the load is in the center- between the applied force or effort
- a pulley that doesn't change position
- ability to cause change; direction, speed, change, or temperature
- a wheel with a rod that center lifts or moves loads
- two or more machines together
- a rope or cord that rotates around a wheel
- Levers; levers, wheel, and axle, pulley
- fulcrum in the center- between load and effort
- when applied force causes an object to move in the direction of the force
20 Clues: tools that make work easier • two or more machines together • reverses the direction of force • inclined planes; ramp, wedge, screw • a pulley that doesn't change position • two or more pulleys connected together • Levers; levers, wheel, and axle, pulley • a flat surface that is higher on one end • a machine used to push two objects apart • ...
Simple Machines 2016-01-21
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- unit for time
- the work you do on the machine
- the work done by a machine on an object
- a inclined plane makes work easier by decreasing the input force, but increasing the _____________
- a simple machine that has a grooved end of the rope, and an input force is applied to the other end
- a simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point called a fulcrum
- this is an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral around a cylinder
- a comparison of a machine's work output with the work input
- this is a pair of inclined planes that move
- a simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes
- the rate at which work is done or energy is transformed
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- the transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force
- a fixed point that is found in levers
- a wheel-barrow is an example of this type of lever
- a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface
- unit for work
- a number that tells how many times a machine multiplies force
- unit for force
- a hammer is an example of this type of lever
- in this type of lever the fulcrum is in the middle of the load and input force
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
- a device that makes work easier by changing the size or direction of a force
- unit for power
23 Clues: unit for time • unit for work • unit for force • unit for power • the work you do on the machine • a fixed point that is found in levers • the work done by a machine on an object • this is a pair of inclined planes that move • a hammer is an example of this type of lever • a wheel-barrow is an example of this type of lever • a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface • ...
simple machines 2021-02-23
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- machine everyday tools
- inclined plane
- carry
- move round
- funny
- side
- skewer hold two things together
- middle of something
- envolve
- hard movement
- force
- make something
- bar that moves a wheel
- thiny rope
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- tool that push
- plane simple machine
- apart between two lines
- tool with two poles
- messure
- go round
- up put a part on another
- something round
- toy that rotates
- sticky band
- go around
- stick
26 Clues: side • carry • funny • force • stick • messure • envolve • go round • go around • move round • thiny rope • sticky band • hard movement • tool that push • inclined plane • make something • something round • toy that rotates • tool with two poles • middle of something • plane simple machine • bar that moves a wheel • apart between two lines • machine everyday tools • up put a part on another • ...
Simple Machines 2021-04-02
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- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object.
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- wedge used for chopping wood
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
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- wedge used for cutting food
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- part of a water bottle with a screw
- number of different types of simple machines
- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this.
20 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • wedge used for chopping wood • part of a water bottle with a screw • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • lever used for digging holes in the ground • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • number of different types of simple machines • wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
Simple Machines 2023-05-09
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- Does work change when using an inclined plane compared to lifting and object straight up into the air?
- Result of a force moving an object over a distance
- A simple machine made of a wheel with a groove in the rim through which a chain or rope runs
- A device that has few or no moving parts and makes work easier.
- Inclined planes, wedges and screws are all types of __________ ___________.
- A round shaft that is attached to one or more wheels
- Energy an object has due to its motion
- An engine hoist is a kind of _______________.
- Energy that is stored, available as a result of an object’s position.
- Axes, boat hulls, and a nail tip are examples of:
- Door knobs, cars and screw drivers are all examples of:
- A round object designed to reduce the amount of friction between the surfaces of 2 objects as one passes over the other
- A simple machine made of a flat, slanted surface, or ramp
- What is the unit of measurement for Force?
- Jar lids and fan blades are examples of:
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- What is the unit of measurement for Work?
- A simple machine that is wide at one end and narrow at the other end. Used to cut, split, or pierce objects.
- A simple machine consisting of an arm and fulcrum
- Ratio of the input force to the output force for a given machine
- Flag poles, engine hoists, and barns all contain:
- What is the unit of measurement for distance?
- A simple machine consisting of a inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- As the length of a part in a simple machine increases, the force used will:
- Is the force needed to move an object less or more when an inclined plane’s length increases?
24 Clues: Energy an object has due to its motion • Jar lids and fan blades are examples of: • What is the unit of measurement for Work? • What is the unit of measurement for Force? • An engine hoist is a kind of _______________. • What is the unit of measurement for distance? • A simple machine consisting of an arm and fulcrum • Flag poles, engine hoists, and barns all contain: • ...
Simple Machines 2023-10-19
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- the word for the stuff intended to move using simple machines
- a flat surface set at an angle
- IMA of a wedge is slope over ___
- a quantity with only magnitude
- used to move a load when effort force is applied to a fulcrum
- lever with resistance force between fulcrum and effort force
- fancy looking symbol for efficiency
- no machine is 100% ___
- a quantity with magnitude and direction
- a measure of the amount of work accomplished in a given time
- the body part that is technically just a 3rd class lever
- one unit of this equals 746 watts
- the proper name for the grooves on a screw
- a kind of 2nd class lever used to move dirt
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- lever with effort force between fulcrum and resistance force
- a block and tackle is a type of ___
- a measure of how far an object moves over a straight line
- lever with fulcrum between effort force and resistance force
- IMA of an inclined plane is ___ over height
- a moving inclined plane
- the IMA of a block and tackle can be determined by counting the number of ___ cables
- a cylinder around which a helical groove is wound
- a wheel's best friend
- a kind of 1st class lever used to separate two objects
- distance between the grooves on the shaft of a screw
- the science-y name for the middle of a see-saw
- ___ mechanical advantage does not account for friction
27 Clues: a wheel's best friend • no machine is 100% ___ • a moving inclined plane • a flat surface set at an angle • a quantity with only magnitude • IMA of a wedge is slope over ___ • one unit of this equals 746 watts • a block and tackle is a type of ___ • fancy looking symbol for efficiency • a quantity with magnitude and direction • the proper name for the grooves on a screw • ...
Simple Machines 2024-02-14
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- this is what simple machines help us do
- ___ low pitched threads increase a screws MA
- rotational force
- this is always longer in third class levers
- two inclined planes together
- is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- pulley MA equals the number of ___ supporting a load
- class of lever where the load is in the middle
- class of lever where the effort is in the middle
- pulleys make lifting objects ____ easier
- converts ____ force into linear force
- the larger the ___ of a wheel the greater the MA
- the pivot point of a lever
- the longer the effort arm the ___ the MA in levers
- makes lifting heavy object easier
- the place you put force into a lever
- inclined planes reduce this
- a beam/rod that rotates on a fixed point
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- pulleys redirect a ___ force into an upward force
- levers help lift a ____
- if this is larger, MA is always less than 1
- the ability of a machine to lessen the burden of work
- class of lever where the fulcrum is in the middle
- simple machines make work ____
- this will always have force applied to it
- wedges convert a downward force into an ___ force
- a circular disk that guides a rope
- function of wedges
- these kinds of inclined planes have greater MA
- a machine with an MA of 1, input force ___ output force
30 Clues: rotational force • function of wedges • levers help lift a ____ • the pivot point of a lever • inclined planes reduce this • two inclined planes together • simple machines make work ____ • makes lifting heavy object easier • a circular disk that guides a rope • the place you put force into a lever • converts ____ force into linear force • this is what simple machines help us do • ...
Simple Machines 2017-03-05
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- / How many classes of levers are there?
- / Two levers attached together for cutting paper
- / Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- / How many simple machines are there?
- / Resistance of motion when one object rubs against another
- / Wedge used for cutting food
- / Using force to move an object
- / Push or pull
- / A type of a simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope
- / Inclined plane usually found at a playground
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- / Rate of doing work
- / A lever usually found at the playground
- / A path that something takes to reach a specific place
- / How far away something is
- Plane / A simple machine with a flat surface and one end higher than the other
- / A rod that passes through the middle of the wheel that is a simple machine
- / An inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds thing together
- / Point on which a lever rests or is being supported
- / Simple machine attached to an axle
- / A simple machine used to separate or secure two objects
20 Clues: / Push or pull • / Rate of doing work • / How far away something is • / Wedge used for cutting food • / Using force to move an object • / Simple machine attached to an axle • / How many simple machines are there? • / How many classes of levers are there? • / A lever usually found at the playground • / Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • ...
Simple Machines 2017-03-05
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- / Rate of doing work
- / How far away something is
- / Resistance of motion when one object rubs against another
- / Simple machine attached to an axle
- / Wedge used for cutting food
- / Using force to move an object
- / A path that something takes to reach a specific place
- / An inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds thing together
- / A lever usually found at the playground
- / Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- / A rod that passes through the middle of the wheel that is a simple machine
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- / A simple machine used to separate or secure two objects
- / A type of a simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope
- / How many classes of levers are there?
- Plane / A simple machine with a flat surface and one end higher than the other
- / Point on which a lever rests or is being supported
- / Two levers attached together for cutting paper
- / Push or pull
- / Inclined plane usually found at a playground
- / How many simple machines are there?
- / Wedge used for chopping wood
21 Clues: / Push or pull • / Rate of doing work • / How far away something is • / Wedge used for cutting food • / Wedge used for chopping wood • / Using force to move an object • / Simple machine attached to an axle • / How many simple machines are there? • / How many classes of levers are there? • / A lever usually found at the playground • / Inclined plane usually found at a playground • ...
Simple Machines 2017-03-05
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- / Wedge used for cutting food
- / Point on which a lever rests or is being supported
- / Wedge used for chopping wood
- / How many simple machines are there?
- / A path that something takes to reach a specific place
- / A simple machine used to separate or secure two objects
- / How far away something is
- / Using force to move an object
- / An inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds thing together
- / Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- / Rate of doing work
- / Inclined plane usually found at a playground
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- Plane / A simple machine with a flat surface and one end higher than the other
- / A type of a simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope
- / Push or pull
- / Two levers attached together for cutting paper
- / Resistance of motion when one object rubs against another
- / A rod that passes through the middle of the wheel that is a simple machine
- / A lever usually found at the playground
- / Simple machine attached to an axle
- / How many classes of levers are there?
21 Clues: / Push or pull • / Rate of doing work • / How far away something is • / Wedge used for cutting food • / Wedge used for chopping wood • / Using force to move an object • / Simple machine attached to an axle • / How many simple machines are there? • / How many classes of levers are there? • / A lever usually found at the playground • / Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • ...
Simple Machines 2017-02-24
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- an inclined plane that wraps around itself
- a wheel with a rod that center lifts or moves loads
- Levers; levers, wheel, and axle, pulley
- a machine used to push two objects apart
- inclined planes; ramp, wedge, screw
- when applied force causes an object to move in the direction of the force
- reverses the direction of force
- two or more pulleys connected together
- the weight being lifted by a simple machine
- two or more machines together
- a rope or cord that rotates around a wheel
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- the applied force is in the center between the load and fulcrum
- a pulley that doesn't change position
- forced placed on a simple machine to move the load
- board or bar that rests on a turning point
- tools that make work easier
- a flat surface that is higher on one end
- fulcrum in the center- between load and effort
- the load is in the center- between the applied force or effort
- ability to cause change; direction, speed, change, or temperature
20 Clues: tools that make work easier • two or more machines together • reverses the direction of force • inclined planes; ramp, wedge, screw • a pulley that doesn't change position • two or more pulleys connected together • Levers; levers, wheel, and axle, pulley • a machine used to push two objects apart • a flat surface that is higher on one end • ...
Simple Machines 2018-06-09
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- Does work change when using an inclined plane compared to lifting and object straight up into the air?
- Result of a force moving an object over a distance
- A simple machine made of a wheel with a groove in the rim through which a chain or rope runs
- A device that has few or no moving parts and makes work easier.
- Inclined planes, wedges and screws are all types of __________ ___________.
- A round shaft that is attached to one or more wheels
- Energy an object has due to its motion
- An engine hoist is a kind of _______________.
- Energy that is stored, available as a result of an object’s position.
- Axes, boat hulls, and a nail tip are examples of:
- Door knobs, cars and screw drivers are all examples of:
- A round object designed to reduce the amount of friction between the surfaces of 2 objects as one passes over the other
- A simple machine made of a flat, slanted surface, or ramp
- What is the unit of measurement for Force?
- Jar lids and fan blades are examples of:
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- What is the unit of measurement for Work?
- A simple machine that is wide at one end and narrow at the other end. Used to cut, split, or pierce objects.
- A simple machine consisting of an arm and fulcrum
- Ratio of the input force to the output force for a given machine
- Flag poles, engine hoists, and barns all contain:
- What is the unit of measurement for distance?
- A simple machine consisting of a inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- As the length of a part in a simple machine increases, the force used will:
- Is the force needed to move an object less or more when an inclined plane’s length increases?
24 Clues: Energy an object has due to its motion • Jar lids and fan blades are examples of: • What is the unit of measurement for Work? • What is the unit of measurement for Force? • An engine hoist is a kind of _______________. • What is the unit of measurement for distance? • A simple machine consisting of an arm and fulcrum • Flag poles, engine hoists, and barns all contain: • ...
Simple Machines 2021-07-15
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- to bring upward
- a child's bicycle that has a steering handle attached to a low board with one wheel at each end
- easy to do or understand
- a vehicle with an engine and two wheels
- a simple machine that makes lifting something easier
- to divide or separate something into two or more parts
- to put paper or cloth over something to cover it
- a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge
- any flat or level surface, or an imaginary flat surface through or joining material objects
- having a slope
- a basic tool used to lift or pry things open
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- a bar on which a wheel or a pair of wheels turns
- a sticky sweet brown food made by boiling sugar, water, and butter together
- to take hold of something and use force to bring it nearer to oneself
- to make a hole in certain things using a drill
- to be formed from two or more things or people
- a slope that joins two parts of a road or building when one is higher than the other
- the part of an object that is furthest from its center
- an instrument that is usually held with the hands and helps one to do something
- a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it
- in place of, rather
- to take the knots out of something, or unfasten something that has been tied
- to decide how something will look or work by making a detailed drawing of it
- a long, round post or rod made of metal, wood, or some other material
- a shape which winds round and round, with each curve above or outside the previous one
- machines or set of equipment
26 Clues: having a slope • to bring upward • in place of, rather • easy to do or understand • machines or set of equipment • a vehicle with an engine and two wheels • a basic tool used to lift or pry things open • to make a hole in certain things using a drill • to be formed from two or more things or people • a bar on which a wheel or a pair of wheels turns • ...
Simple Machines 2023-10-06
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- used for building with a hammer
- that a lot of machines used
- used to cut wood
- the same thing but you use the wrench on it
- Like a screw but way faster
- look under
- something you pull
- another word for vertical
- a thing that's used when using a door
- the number between 4 and 6
- push
- used in a playground where you bounce up and down
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- something that you build
- pushing a line
- used on a water bottle
- the pole you see outside of the school to use
- build with
- used in minecraft to open doors
- that is use din a ship
- something thing that you pull
- scoop
- like in soccer another word for tackle
- used to cut food
- used to build that screw things in
24 Clues: push • scoop • build with • look under • pushing a line • used to cut wood • used to cut food • something you pull • used on a water bottle • that is use din a ship • something that you build • another word for vertical • the number between 4 and 6 • that a lot of machines used • Like a screw but way faster • something thing that you pull • used for building with a hammer • ...
Simple Machines 2022-02-24
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- During the school day, I use many of these; some examples are scissors and pencil sharpeners.
- This inclined plane can often be found on a playground.
- Gravity and friction are types of this.
- This simple machine has many different uses but many people are surprised that it opens a door.
- These items don't change the amount of work necessary to do a job, but they make the job easier to do.
- This lever can be found on many schoolyard playgrounds.
- This is how many simple machines that you can name.
- People use a pulley on this tall pole every morning and evening.
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- When I swing a baseball bat or sweep the floor, my hand acts as one of these.
- In the winter, many people will rub their arms together to create heat from this force.
- The back of the moving van has one of these so people can easily push heavy loads up into the truck.
- This wheel and axle is something that people use to get into rooms.
- This simple machine that hold items together comes in many different sizes.
- I can use this wedge to butter my bread or cut my sandwich.
- Cranes will use this simple machine to lift cargo from the ground onto a ship.
- This invisible force keeps objects from floating in the air.
- Many people look at this simple machine and confuse it with another one that stays put when it is in use. It is often used to push things apart.
- This wheel and axle can help turn screws into a surface.
- You will find this screw on the top of many containers - it is a synonym for top.
- A lumberjack uses this example of a simple machine to cut trees.
20 Clues: Gravity and friction are types of this. • This is how many simple machines that you can name. • This inclined plane can often be found on a playground. • This lever can be found on many schoolyard playgrounds. • This wheel and axle can help turn screws into a surface. • I can use this wedge to butter my bread or cut my sandwich. • ...
Simple Machines 2022-05-23
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- The ability to not be effected by something
- Number that represents the strength of the force
- A rigid bar to exert a pressure or sustain a weight t one point and turning on a fulcrum at a third
- Type of pulley where force directions stay constant
- Ratio of the magnitude of the resistance and effort forces (abbreviated)
- Simple machine that is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder and a wheel and axle used to create rotary motion
- Type of pulley that changed direction of force
- Distance between threads on a screw
- Ratio of distance traveled by effort and resistance force (abbreviated)
- A lever arm fixed to a shaft, called an axle
- the turning effect of a force about a point equal to the magnitude of the force x perpendicular distance to line of action from the force distance x force
- Work=____xDistance
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- Lever consisting of a wheel with a groove in its rim that is used to change the direction and magnitude of a force exerted by a rope or cable.
- a flat surface set at an angle with no moving parts. Able to lift objects by pushing or pulling
- Ratio of force magnitudes (abbreviated)
- functions as a moving inclined plane used for splitting, raising heavy things or tightening by being driven into something
- Mechanisms that manipulate magnitude of force and distance
- Number of simple machines
- Ratio of useful energy output to total energy input
- Force applied on an object times distance the object travels parallel to the force force x distance
20 Clues: Work=____xDistance • Number of simple machines • Distance between threads on a screw • Ratio of force magnitudes (abbreviated) • The ability to not be effected by something • A lever arm fixed to a shaft, called an axle • Type of pulley that changed direction of force • Number that represents the strength of the force • Type of pulley where force directions stay constant • ...
Simple Machines 2023-01-24
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- The result of effort being put into a machine
- Famous stone structure in England that was the first to be built using a compound pulley system
- In a gear train, motion is transmitted to this gear
- A small gear driving a large gear will do this to torque.
- Lever with the load and effort on opposite ends and fulcrum in the middle.
- Gears with winding teeth that provide better meshing and less noise.
- A gear within a gear train that creates space between two outside gears and cause them to rotate in the same direction.
- A small gear driving a large gear will do this to the speed.
- Tool used to apply a specific measure of torque to a nut or bolt.
- Good example of a 2nd class lever
- Another name for Load.
- A mechanism consisting of a wheel with a groove in its rim used to change the direction and magnitude of a force exerted by a rope or cable.
- Two gears together will cause this change.
- Pulley mechanism that uses fixed and movable pulleys in combination
- The wheel and axle first appeared as this wheel.
- Name given to two gears attached to the same shaft
- These gears rotate opposite each other
- Type of gears used to change the direction of motion.
- A comparison in mathematical terms between two or more gears in a gear train.
- A twisting force around a set point that causes rotation.
- The effort put into a machine
- Motion swinging back and forth in a circular arc.
- In a gear train, this gear causes motion to the other gears
- Mechanism using irregular shaped components connected to a shaft used to transform rotary motion into linear motion
- An enclosed casing containing various sized gears in operation.
- A flat angled surface with no moving parts.
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- A gear system consisting of one or more outer gears revolving around a central sun gear.
- Leave with load and fulcrum opposite ends and effort in the middle
- Functions as a moving inclined plane
- The state of a lever when it is perfectly balanced.
- Determined by comparing effort forces with load forces or effort distances with load distances.
- Type of gear used in combination with a chain
- Lever with fulcrum and effort on opposite ends and load in the middle
- A pulley system is used to operate this.
- A series of gears that transmit rotary motion and torque by means of interlocking teeth.
- Good example of a 3rd class lever
- Type of pulley that does not increase the amount of force applied
- Motion back and forth in a straight line
- Gear train that converts rotary motion into linear motion.
- The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
- The unit of force used in countries that use metric measurements instead of pounds.
- A beam used to lift or move a load located at one point by exerting effort force at a second point while turning on a fulcrum located at a third point.
- Circular motion that takes place when an object spins on an axis
- The degree to which work is accomplished with the smallest amount of wasted effort and expense.
- Type of mechanical advantage determine by comparing forces
- Straight-cut gears that are the simplest and most common type of gear.
- Gear train motion that creates a continuous straight-line motion.
- Type of mechanical advantage determined by comparing distances
- Mechanism with various shaped parts linked together in such a way as to create a desired repetitive movement.
- Place where wheel and axle were first used for transport.
50 Clues: Another name for Load. • The effort put into a machine • Good example of a 2nd class lever • Good example of a 3rd class lever • Functions as a moving inclined plane • These gears rotate opposite each other • A pulley system is used to operate this. • Motion back and forth in a straight line • Two gears together will cause this change. • ...
Simple Machines 2013-10-28
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- have been combined. Pliers are an example of a compound
- by spreading that force over greater distance and/or reducing resistance
- machines A machine in which two or more simple
- force The push or pull on an object that works against effort
- plane A simple machine that uses a ramp to reduce the effort
- around it.
- an axle, which that is attached to a wheel.This force is multiplied and
- in combination to increase applied force in order to make work easier.
- force The force exerted to do work.
- The fixed balancing point of a lever. An example of a fulcrum is
- machines Devices used to reduce the effort force needed to do
- inclined planes.
- by increasing the distance. A wedge and a screw are examples of
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- advantage (MA) The number of times that a machine multiplies
- A simple machine that applies force to a fixed bar
- that uses a lever and a wheel-and-axle.
- wood and rocks and raising heavy objects.
- a wheel to move a greater distance with less effort.
- A simple machine that tapers to a thin edge and can be used for
- and tackle A compound machine consisting of fixed and
- Gravity and friction can be considered resistance forces.
- effort force.The greater the MA, the less effort force is required.
- wheel that can turn to reverse the direction of a force. Pulleys are
- A simple machine consisting of a cord or rope wrapped around a
- A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar turning on a fixed point
- A simple machine consisting of a central core with a groove
26 Clues: around it. • inclined planes. • force The force exerted to do work. • that uses a lever and a wheel-and-axle. • wood and rocks and raising heavy objects. • machines A machine in which two or more simple • A simple machine that applies force to a fixed bar • a wheel to move a greater distance with less effort. • and tackle A compound machine consisting of fixed and • ...
Simple Machines 2024-04-06
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- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object.
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together.
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door.
- ever that kids sit on; often found on a playground.
- and axle type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod.
- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this.
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground.
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper.
- plane type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other.
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- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back to back.
- wedge used for chopping wood
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain.
- lever used for digging holes in the ground.
- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws.
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum.
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move.
- wedge used for cutting food.
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat.
- number of different types of simple machines.
- part of a water bottle with a screw.
20 Clues: wedge used for chopping wood • wedge used for cutting food. • part of a water bottle with a screw. • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move. • lever used for digging holes in the ground. • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat. • number of different types of simple machines. • ever that kids sit on; often found on a playground. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-10-06
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- used for building with a hammer
- that a lot of machines used
- used to cut wood
- the same thing but you use the wrench on it
- Like a screw but way faster
- look under
- something you pull
- another word for vertical
- a thing that's used when using a door
- the number between 4 and 6
- push
- used in a playground where you bounce up and down
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- something that you build
- pushing a line
- used on a water bottle
- the pole you see outside of the school to use
- build with
- used in minecraft to open doors
- that is use din a ship
- something thing that you pull
- scoop
- like in soccer another word for tackle
- used to cut food
- used to build that screw things in
24 Clues: push • scoop • build with • look under • pushing a line • used to cut wood • used to cut food • something you pull • used on a water bottle • that is use din a ship • something that you build • another word for vertical • the number between 4 and 6 • that a lot of machines used • Like a screw but way faster • something thing that you pull • used for building with a hammer • ...
Energy, Forces and Simple Machines 2014-07-03
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- This is done whenever an object is moved or is forced to change shape
- The simple machine used to increase or decrease effort
- Machines that have a single or no moving parts
- Simple machines provide us with a __________ advantage, to make our work simpler
- A simple machine that does not move to accomplish its task
- Simple machines can change the _________ of force
- decreasing the effort required, simple machines ________ the distance over which it is applied
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- Stored energy possessed by an object
- A simple machine used to cut through things
- Simple machine found in a door knob
- Where most of the energy on Earth originates from
- When we conserve energy and use it wisely, it is known as being energy _________
- Converts rotational motion to linear motion
- Energy stored within a substance such as fuel or food that may be released when the substance is burnt or digested
- Energy that causes particles to move
- Unit of meaurement for energy
- There are ____ kinds of simple machines
- The ability to make change happen, different forms include heat light and sound
18 Clues: Unit of meaurement for energy • Simple machine found in a door knob • Stored energy possessed by an object • Energy that causes particles to move • There are ____ kinds of simple machines • A simple machine used to cut through things • Converts rotational motion to linear motion • Machines that have a single or no moving parts • ...
Simple Machines 2022-12-13
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- a type of lever with the resistance in the middle of the fulcrum and the force
- a type of lover with the force in the middle of the resistance and the fulcrum
- a combination of several fixed and moveable pulleys
- device that makes work easier
- an inclined plane that turns around a central point
- the fixed point of a lever
- a slanted surface or ramp
- an inclined plane with 2 sloping sides instead of one
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- unit used to calculate work
- finish the sentence a simple machine trades effort force for
- a machine consisting of two wheels of different sizes that rotate together
- a type of lever with the fulcrum in the middle of the resistance and the force
- a pulley type of pulley that doesn't move but changes the direction of the force being applied
- a bar that is free to turn on a fulcrum
- a machine that combines two or more simple machines
- is a measure of how much of the work put into a machine is changed to useful work put out by a machine
- a type of pulley that can move an example would be a construction crane
- a rope wrapped around a wheel
- a force being applied over a distance
19 Clues: a slanted surface or ramp • the fixed point of a lever • unit used to calculate work • device that makes work easier • a rope wrapped around a wheel • a force being applied over a distance • a bar that is free to turn on a fulcrum • a combination of several fixed and moveable pulleys • a machine that combines two or more simple machines • ...
Simple Machines 2023-04-18
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- a push or pull object, is a cylinder shape, one end has a solid top, the other end is a tip.
- This is in the middle of a 3rd class lever
- are wheels with teeth along the edges
- Devices that help make work easier.
- Can be used to hold objects in place?
- combination of 2 types of pulleys
- the shape
- the steeper the slope more ______ is needed?
- a wheel with a rope, cable, chain or belt looped over it.
- We use them at the edge of sidewalks, store entrances etc.
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- there are 3 different classes of _____?
- this worked better than rollers
- Simple Machines make work ________?
- a person pulls a rope making a load lift
- the load is attached to one pulley while the other pulley is fixed.
- this is what the teeth are called for gears
- move a load more easily.
- the turning point on a lever is called the _____?
- this is in the middle of a second class lever
19 Clues: the shape • move a load more easily. • this worked better than rollers • combination of 2 types of pulleys • Simple Machines make work ________? • Devices that help make work easier. • are wheels with teeth along the edges • Can be used to hold objects in place? • there are 3 different classes of _____? • a person pulls a rope making a load lift • ...
Simple Machines 2021-01-14
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- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- when you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- wedge used for chopping wood
- wedge used for cutting food
- type of lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- pulleys are used to raise a flag on this tall object
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
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- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope
- part of a water bottle with a screw
- level used for digging holes in the ground
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- number of different types of simple machines
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back to back
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
19 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • wedge used for chopping wood • part of a water bottle with a screw • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • level used for digging holes in the ground • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • number of different types of simple machines • wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
Simple Machines 2023-05-18
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- a combination of different simple machines working together TWO WORDS
- a lever that has the fulcrum between the load and the effort THREE WORDS
- a pulley system that uses one wheel THREE WORDS
- a simple machine that lets you pull down a rope, chain, or wire to lift something
- a rigid bar thats inserted through a hole in a wheel
- a flat surface whose ends are at different heights TWO WORDS
- a simple machine used to push things apart
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- a machine consisting of one or more pulleys and a wide flat belt TWO WORDS
- a lever that has the effort between the fulcrum and the load THREE WORDS
- the mathematician who used simple machines to win battles against the Romans
- a series of intermeshing gears, also called a gear train
- a lever that has the load between the fulcrum and the effort THREE WORDS
- any device that changes the amount of force you have to use to get something done
- a belt that turns more than one wheel TWO WORDS
- the point that a lever goes over
- usually a circular band made of rubber
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone
- a wheel with teeth along its edge
- a bar that goes up and down over a point
19 Clues: the point that a lever goes over • a wheel with teeth along its edge • usually a circular band made of rubber • a bar that goes up and down over a point • a simple machine used to push things apart • a belt that turns more than one wheel TWO WORDS • a pulley system that uses one wheel THREE WORDS • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone • ...
Simple Machines 2015-03-05
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- example of a compound machine
- how blocks were lifted to make the pyramids
- an everyday wheel and axle machine
- a compound machine you rode in the past
- what type of machine is a drill bit
- a second class lever
- the part of a lever that turns around a point
- the steering wheel in a car is connected to a _____.
- one of two families of simple machines
- formed of two inclined planes back to back
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- simple machine that makes work easier
- a wheel and axle
- you require this, like water
- example of a wedge
- person who designs buildings
- used to lift things like a sail on a boat
- a type of wedge
- a simple machine in a bike
18 Clues: a type of wedge • a wheel and axle • example of a wedge • a second class lever • a simple machine in a bike • you require this, like water • person who designs buildings • example of a compound machine • an everyday wheel and axle machine • what type of machine is a drill bit • simple machine that makes work easier • one of two families of simple machines • ...
Simple Machines 2021-08-19
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- 'Rolls' to reduce friction
- He came up with three laws of motion
- A machine made of two wedges on levers (used to cut things)
- The force pulling us down due to the mass of the Earth
- More commonly known as a ramp
- Strong shape with circular cross section
- Most simple machines decrease the force by increasing the _________ travelled
- Two inclined planed back to back
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- By pulling rope through these we can decrease the force needed for a job
- Strong shape used in roof trusses and bridges
- For every force there is an equal but _______ force
- The tendency of an object to 'keep doing what its doing'
- How quickly an object changes velocity (speed)
- This equals mass x acceleration (F=ma)
- Changes the direction of a force
- An inclined plane wrapped around an axle
- An object will keep doing what its doing unless acted on by an _________ force
- A long handle allowing force to be applied at a distance
18 Clues: 'Rolls' to reduce friction • More commonly known as a ramp • Changes the direction of a force • Two inclined planed back to back • He came up with three laws of motion • This equals mass x acceleration (F=ma) • An inclined plane wrapped around an axle • Strong shape with circular cross section • Strong shape used in roof trusses and bridges • ...
Simple Machines 2023-02-26
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- A flat surface that is higher at one end. Ramps can help lift heavy objects.
- A rod at the center of a wheel or pulley. The wheel spins around the axle.
- Type of simple machine. A lever has a long beam that rests on a point called a pivot.
- Something that happens suddenly. It is often dangerous.
- A machine that is made up of smaller machines. It can have several different simple machines.
- The rubbing of one object against another.
- A simple machine with angled sides. Wedges can split things apart.
- Grooves and ridges that go around a screw
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- What something is made of. Metal, glass, and wood are materials.
- A simple machine. It has a wheel with a rope running over it. Pulleys can help lift heavy objects.
- The point that a lever moves around.
- The force that pushes on a lever
- The object that a lever tries to move.
- A machine that uses a screw to push a weight down. Presses can be used to crush things.
- A push or a pull.
- The ability to do work. We use energy to lift or move things.
- Something that helps us do work.
- Slanted.
18 Clues: Slanted. • A push or a pull. • The force that pushes on a lever • Something that helps us do work. • The point that a lever moves around. • The object that a lever tries to move. • Grooves and ridges that go around a screw • The rubbing of one object against another. • Something that happens suddenly. It is often dangerous. • ...
Simple Machines 2019-11-26
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- You can increase the efficiency of an inclined plane by decreasing _____
- Simple Machines decrease ___
- A screw is a wound up _________
- Simple machines are tasked with making work____
- Combine multiple simple machines to create a ______
- A steering Wheel is an example of a _____
- The pivot at which a lever turns.
- A knife is an example of a ____
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- Simple Machines increase ___
- You can determine the ideal __________of an inclined plane by dividing the length of the incline by its height.
- A hockey stick is an example of a ______
- There are ___ different Simple Machines
- Compound Machines are made up of ____
- A well is an example of a ____
14 Clues: Simple Machines increase ___ • Simple Machines decrease ___ • A well is an example of a ____ • A screw is a wound up _________ • A knife is an example of a ____ • The pivot at which a lever turns. • Compound Machines are made up of ____ • There are ___ different Simple Machines • A hockey stick is an example of a ______ • A steering Wheel is an example of a _____ • ...
Simple Machines 2014-01-22
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- Force exerted on an object which causes it to move
- flat-shaped surface
- a device that changes the amount of force exerted
- Force exerted on a machine
- number of times the machines force increases
- inclined plane that moves, thick at one side thin at the other
- work done by a machine
- percentage of output work converted into input work
- groved wheel with rope or cable around it
- The rate of which work is done
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- Unit of work, Equal to one newton
- a device that includes 2 or more machines
- Inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- the fixed point
- two circular devices that is fastend and rotates on its axis
- The force exerted by a machine
- rigid bar free to pivot or rotate
- The work done on a machine
18 Clues: the fixed point • flat-shaped surface • work done by a machine • Force exerted on a machine • The work done on a machine • The force exerted by a machine • The rate of which work is done • Unit of work, Equal to one newton • rigid bar free to pivot or rotate • Inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • a device that includes 2 or more machines • ...
Simple Machines 2023-04-12
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- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- the part of a water bottle that uses a screw
- lever that two kids can play on at a playground
- a lever used for digging holes in the ground
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point/fulcrum
- when you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this
- inclined plane you might find at a playground
- type of simple machine made up of a wheel attached to a rod
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- type of simple machine that has flat surface with one end higher than the other
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- a simple machine used to separate something, made up of two inclined planes
- type of simple machine that uses a wheel and a rope/chain
- a wedge used for chopping wood
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- wedge used for cutting food
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- how many different types of simple machines are there?
18 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • a wedge used for chopping wood • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • the part of a water bottle that uses a screw • a lever used for digging holes in the ground • inclined plane you might find at a playground • lever that two kids can play on at a playground • wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
Simple Machines 2022-04-12
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- the force a machine applies to object
- door handle and sink faucet
- 2 or more simple machines put together
- the work formula is force times __________
- bottle cap and lightbulb use this machine
- the fixed point of a lever
- a flagpole has one and cranes have them
- staircase and wheel chair ramp
- object moves in the same direction of the force
- the unit of distance
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- the output force/ input force
- true or false:simple machines always make less work
- they make work easier
- knife, door stop, and scissor blades
- the unit of work
- the unit of force
- a seesaw or broom handle
- the force a person applies to machine
18 Clues: the unit of work • the unit of force • the unit of distance • they make work easier • a seesaw or broom handle • the fixed point of a lever • door handle and sink faucet • the output force/ input force • staircase and wheel chair ramp • knife, door stop, and scissor blades • the force a machine applies to object • the force a person applies to machine • ...
Simple Machines 2016-12-17
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- the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum to the effort force
- the force exerted by the load on a lever
- raising a flag, we pull down flag goes up
- toothed wheels of different diameter linked together to change the speed or direction moved
- a wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope or cable can run
- a device that helps us perform tasks by achieving at least one of the five main functions of machines
- the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum to the load force
- levers divided into three classes
- a rigid bar that can rotate freely around a fulcrum
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- car engine changed from stored chemical energy to mechanical energy as compression forces on pistons
- car jack: we push with small force, hydraulic jack lifts car
- transmission gears: different diameter turn at different speeds
- levers divided into three classes
- and axle a large diameter, rigid disk connected to a small diameter rigid rod
- from from engine to the driveshaft
- levers divided into three classes
- the load is between the fulcrum and the effort force
- the fulcrum is between the load and the effort force
- the effort force is exerted between the fulcrum and the load
- a support around which a lever can rotate or pivot
20 Clues: levers divided into three classes • levers divided into three classes • levers divided into three classes • from from engine to the driveshaft • the force exerted by the load on a lever • raising a flag, we pull down flag goes up • a support around which a lever can rotate or pivot • a rigid bar that can rotate freely around a fulcrum • ...
Simple Machines 2014-03-12
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- the unit of work
- a wheel with a groove in it that changes the direction of a force on a rope
- chopsticks are an example of this type of lever
- a push or pull
- The _____ for work is W = Fd
- The greater the ______ through which a force is applied, the more work is done.
- the pivot point of a lever
- a rigid bar that pivots around a point
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- A doorknob is an example of this simple machine
- a machine that is comprised of two or more simple machines
- the application of force over distance
- two inclined planes placed back to back make this machine
- basically it is a ramp
- These have few or no moving parts
- a force that works against an exerted force, like on a lever
- a force applied to a machine, like a lever
- another unit for work besides the Nm
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
18 Clues: a push or pull • the unit of work • basically it is a ramp • the pivot point of a lever • The _____ for work is W = Fd • These have few or no moving parts • another unit for work besides the Nm • the application of force over distance • a rigid bar that pivots around a point • a force applied to a machine, like a lever • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • ...
Simple Machines 2021-03-05
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- a unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts).
- the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
- energy that is produced by mechanical, chemical, nuclear, kinetic, gravitational, potential, nuclear, etc.
- and Axle, one of mankind's greatest inventions
- a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.
- requires the object to move
- distance, the length of the sloped surface of the ramp
- an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
- advantage, the ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine
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- force, the amount of effort used to push down on a rod, or pull on a rope in order to move the weight
- output, the work done by a simple machine, compound machine, or any type of engine model
- machine, a machine made of two or more simple machines
- a way to measure energy
- plane, a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal.
- a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. It acts to change the direction of a force applied to the cord and is chiefly used (typically in combination) to raise heavy weights.
- a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other
- getting stuff done in a practical way
- force, the force exerted on an object by a simple machine
- a unit for measuring work
19 Clues: a way to measure energy • a unit for measuring work • requires the object to move • getting stuff done in a practical way • and Axle, one of mankind's greatest inventions • machine, a machine made of two or more simple machines • plane, a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal. • distance, the length of the sloped surface of the ramp • ...
Simple Machines 2022-09-20
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- output and input
- This at one end of a lever
- percentage of input work that is converted to output work
- This uses a wheel and rope to change direction
- a rigid bar that is free to rotate or pivot on a fixed point
- the transfer of energy
- allows you to do work easier
- The SI unit of work
- used with an axle
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- a ramp that reduces the amount of force required to do work
- power equals work divided by
- the rate at which energy is transferred
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- The fixed point in a lever
- two inclined planes put together
- This force allows you to move the machine
- Used with wheels on a car
- increased mechanical advantage saves this
18 Clues: output and input • used with an axle • The SI unit of work • the transfer of energy • Used with wheels on a car • This at one end of a lever • The fixed point in a lever • power equals work divided by • allows you to do work easier • two inclined planes put together • the rate at which energy is transferred • This force allows you to move the machine • ...
Simple Machines 2023-02-17
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- , a force that makes it hard to move something against something else
- , the shape a screw has
- ,a simple _______ makes work easier
- , the force applied to a simple machine to move a load
- , two inclined planes back to back against each otherteeth, a type of wedge that cuts through meat
- , a type of inclined plane wrapped around a central core
- , a rod that helps a wheel move
- , a seesaw is an example of this simple machine
- , an _______ plane can help you move heavy objects from one level to another.
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- , the amount of resistance produced when 2 objects rub together
- , a fixed point for a lever
- , the object or objects being moved by a machine
- , the moving of an object over a distance
- , can move something from a low area to a high one
- , machine, a machine with few or no moving parts
- , a wedge used to cut wood
- , a wedge can _________ things
- , a push or pull
- , a simple machine that turns around is a _________ and axle
19 Clues: , a push or pull • , the shape a screw has • , a fixed point for a lever • , a wedge can _________ things • , a wedge used to cut wood • , a rod that helps a wheel move • ,a simple _______ makes work easier • , the moving of an object over a distance • , a seesaw is an example of this simple machine • , machine, a machine with few or no moving parts • ...
Simple Machines 2022-12-07
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- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- number of different types of simple machines
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
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- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- wedge used for cutting food
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- wedge used for chopping wood
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this.
18 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • wedge used for chopping wood • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • lever used for digging holes in the ground • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • number of different types of simple machines • inclined plane that is often found on a playground • lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground • ...
Simple Machines 2017-04-10
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- A GROOVED WHEEL WITH A ROPE OR CABLE WRAPPED AROUND IT
- ADVANTAGE FROM A MACHINE
- FULCRUM IS AWAY FROM YOU
- INCLINE PLANE WRAPPED AROUND A CYLINDER
- TWO CIRCULAR OBJECTS THAT ROTATE TOGETHER
- LEVER WITH THE FULCRUM IN THE MIDDLE
- MORE THAN ONE PULLEY
- MOVABLE INCLINE PLANE
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- MOST SIMPLE MACHINES DO THIS TO THE FORCE
- A RAMP IS AN EXAMPLE
- THE FULCRUM IS BY YOUR HAND
- WHAT WE LIFTED DURING THE LAB
- A SIMPLE PULLEY CHANGES THIS
- THE RATE WORK IS BEING DONE
- A PUSH OR PULL
- ABILITY TO DO WORK
- FORCE MOVES AN OBJECT
17 Clues: A PUSH OR PULL • ABILITY TO DO WORK • A RAMP IS AN EXAMPLE • MORE THAN ONE PULLEY • MOVABLE INCLINE PLANE • FORCE MOVES AN OBJECT • ADVANTAGE FROM A MACHINE • FULCRUM IS AWAY FROM YOU • THE FULCRUM IS BY YOUR HAND • THE RATE WORK IS BEING DONE • A SIMPLE PULLEY CHANGES THIS • WHAT WE LIFTED DURING THE LAB • LEVER WITH THE FULCRUM IN THE MIDDLE • INCLINE PLANE WRAPPED AROUND A CYLINDER • ...
Simple Machines 2024-08-25
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- This simple machine uses a cylindrical object to rotate around its central axis, reducing the force needed to perform a task.
- Bearing This simple machine reduces friction and is often used in rolling objects.
- Pulley This simple machine combines multiple pulleys to reduce the force needed to lift an object.
- Lever This type of lever has the effort force positioned between the load and the fulcrum.
- This part of a lever is the point on which the lever pivots.
- This simple machine is often used in door hinges to allow smooth movement.
- System This simple machine is used in cranes to lift heavy materials to greater heights with ease.
- Lever This type of lever has the fulcrum positioned between the load and the effort force.
- This simple machine is a combination of two inclined planes and is used to split or separate objects.
- This simple machine consists of a circular object that rolls around a central axis.
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- Train This simple machine consists of two or more gears working together to increase mechanical advantage.
- Lever This type of lever has the load positioned between the fulcrum and the effort force.
- This simple machine consists of a bar that pivots on a fixed point called a fulcrum.
- Wedge This simple machine uses slanted surfaces that move in opposite directions to split an object apart.
- and Axle This simple machine is made of a circular object attached to a rod and is used to magnify force.
- This simple machine is a spirally grooved cylinder used to hold objects together or lift materials.
- This simple machine is a wheel with a grooved rim through which a rope passes to lift objects.
- Plane This simple machine is a flat surface set at an angle to help move objects up or down.
- and Tackle This simple machine uses a wheel and a rope to lift heavy objects with less effort.
- This simple machine is used to fasten two objects together and has a spiral shape.
20 Clues: This part of a lever is the point on which the lever pivots. • This simple machine is often used in door hinges to allow smooth movement. • Bearing This simple machine reduces friction and is often used in rolling objects. • This simple machine is used to fasten two objects together and has a spiral shape. • ...
Force/Work/Power Crossword 2022-05-20
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- Power of a device that does 210J of work in 5 hours
- amount of simple machines
- power is the ____ at which you do work
- unit for distance
- a crowbar is an example of this simple machine
- unit that the US measures weight in
- work put into the machine
- 1 ________ is equal to 746 Watts
- a weight of 196Newtons is ____ kilograms
- unit for work
- devices that change the direction and size of a force
- a ramp is this simple machine
- work is only done if an object is in_____
- because its measured in Joules, work is considered to be___
- product of force and distance
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- a mass of 15kg would have a weight of___ pounds
- work done by a 35N object that went 2 meters is ___J
- work done by the machine is always ___ that work done on the machine
- efficiecy of a machine that put 40J when 50J was applied =__%
- efficiency is measured as a ___
- the reason a machine's efficiency is never 100%
- SI unit for gravity and force
- devices made from 2 or more simple machines are ___ machines
- how well a machine performs
- work that the machines applies
- screws, wheels, and pulleys are examples of __machines
- machines exist to make work______
- unit of measurement for power
28 Clues: unit for work • unit for distance • amount of simple machines • work put into the machine • how well a machine performs • SI unit for gravity and force • unit of measurement for power • a ramp is this simple machine • product of force and distance • work that the machines applies • efficiency is measured as a ___ • 1 ________ is equal to 746 Watts • machines exist to make work______ • ...
Simple Machines 2013-01-30
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- si unit for work
- a machine made up of combinatin of simple machines.
- a device that makes doing work easier.
- a machine th does work with only one movement.
- consists of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped over it.
- a inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or post.
- the force that you apply on a machine.
- inclined plane that moves.
- any rigid rod or plank that pivots, or rotates, about a point.
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- the force the machine applies.
- equation for work
- si unit for power.
- a flat,stoped surface.
- point about which the lever pivots.
- two circular objects of different sizes that are attached in such a way that the rotate together.
- how quickly work is done.
- a force exerted on an object causes that object to move some distance
17 Clues: si unit for work • equation for work • si unit for power. • a flat,stoped surface. • how quickly work is done. • inclined plane that moves. • the force the machine applies. • point about which the lever pivots. • a device that makes doing work easier. • the force that you apply on a machine. • a machine th does work with only one movement. • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2013-02-11
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- A lever used by carpenters.
- An example of a ____ order lever is a fishing rod.
- Example of wheel and axle is a ____ knob.
- Example of lever in a playground.
- Pulley system used by mechanics is a block and ____.
- Simple machine made with a wheel on an axle and a rope.
- Mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is ____ diameter divided by axle diameter.
- Example of an inclined plane.
- Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____.
- Mechanical advantage of a pulley is the number of ____ supporting the load.
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- A wheelbarrow is an example of a ____ order lever.
- Scissors are an example of a ____ order lever.
- Effectiveness of a simple machine is its mechanical ____.
- Pivot.
- A rigid bar that turns freely about a pivot.
- A type of simple machine is an inclined ____.
- Weight to be moved by a simple machine.
17 Clues: Pivot. • A lever used by carpenters. • Example of an inclined plane. • Example of lever in a playground. • Weight to be moved by a simple machine. • Example of wheel and axle is a ____ knob. • Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____. • A rigid bar that turns freely about a pivot. • A type of simple machine is an inclined ____. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-08-31
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- machine that produces a large movement from a small movement
- point about which a lever pivots
- a wheel with teeth
- a double inclined plane
- the gear that receives force from a driving gear
- lever with a fulcrum at one end, load in the centre
- lever with fulcrum at one end, load at other and load in centre
- a rod that pivots about a point
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- lever with effort and loads located at each end
- increases the force applied
- overcome by a lever
- the gear that supplies force to another gear
- reduces the effort needed to lift a load
- a lever with axle as a fulcrum
- outer edge of a wheel
- a grooved wheel over which rope or cable can slide
- train a system of interconnected gears
- Shaft on which a wheel rotates
18 Clues: a wheel with teeth • overcome by a lever • outer edge of a wheel • a double inclined plane • increases the force applied • a lever with axle as a fulcrum • Shaft on which a wheel rotates • a rod that pivots about a point • point about which a lever pivots • train a system of interconnected gears • reduces the effort needed to lift a load • ...
Simple Machines 2024-08-21
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- A machine used for pulling or lifting
- The pivot point of a lever
- A shaft for rotating wheels
- A sloped surface connecting different levels
- A handle that is turned to move something
- The part by which something is held
- A piece of material driven between objects to split or hold them
- A cylinder with a helical ridge
- A circular object that turns on an axle
- A wheel that guides a rope
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- Plane A flat surface set at an angle
- A bar that pivots on a fulcrum
- A part of a pulley system
- A tool for turning screws
- A long, flat piece of wood
- A rotating machine part with teeth
- A tool for hitting nails
17 Clues: A tool for hitting nails • A part of a pulley system • A tool for turning screws • The pivot point of a lever • A long, flat piece of wood • A wheel that guides a rope • A shaft for rotating wheels • A bar that pivots on a fulcrum • A cylinder with a helical ridge • A rotating machine part with teeth • The part by which something is held • Plane A flat surface set at an angle • ...
Simple Machines 2021-07-28
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- A crane is an example of a _______
- The force you apply when you want to move an object over a distance - such as a ramp
- This is a simple machine which is often disguised as a circular object
- This is the force of gravity pulling an object down to the ground. It is also known as weight.
- These types of machines are made of few or no moving parts
- Scissors are an example of a ____ class lever
- Using BBQ tongs would be an example of a ___ class lever
- This is a simple machine that uses the turning effect of a force (fulcrum) to work
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- A wheelborrow is an example of a ___ class lever
- This is an example of an inclined plane which the ramp is pushed down into an object (eg: a corkscrew)
- In a second class lever, this is placed in the middle
- In a lever, this is the resistance to motion
- There is ____ force required when pushing a force up a steep slope compared to a gentle slope
- A ramp allows you to do the work with ____ force
- In a lever, this is the force used to cause movement
- When the fulcrum is in between the load and effort it is known as a ____ class lever
- This is a device that makes a physical task easier
- This is an example of an inclined plane which can be used to split an object.
- An inclined plane is also known as a _____
19 Clues: A crane is an example of a _______ • An inclined plane is also known as a _____ • In a lever, this is the resistance to motion • Scissors are an example of a ____ class lever • A wheelborrow is an example of a ___ class lever • A ramp allows you to do the work with ____ force • This is a device that makes a physical task easier • ...
Simple Machines 2021-09-14
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- helps to lift heavy objects
- leaning or tilting at an angle
- the outermost part of an object
- not complicated
- a thing that you can see or touch but is not alive
- used to connect a pair of wheels
- a combination of a lever and a wheel used in the garden
- to join two or more things together
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- to seperate or divide from end to end
- pushing on one end lifts another thing up
- an amount of something that is carried or moved
- a device with parts that work together to do or make something
- a type of inclined plane use to push big loads up
- to take away or to take off
- a type of lever you can ride in the park
- a flat surface, like a wooden board
- an inclined plane to help cut wood
17 Clues: not complicated • helps to lift heavy objects • to take away or to take off • leaning or tilting at an angle • the outermost part of an object • used to connect a pair of wheels • an inclined plane to help cut wood • a flat surface, like a wooden board • to join two or more things together • to seperate or divide from end to end • a type of lever you can ride in the park • ...
Simple Machines 2014-11-12
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- The distance from the tallest part of the ramp to the ground
- Machines that have lots of components
- The force made by the object we want to move--main part of a lever
- ______ class lever - has the point of resistance in the middle
- A simple machine that uses a wheel
- It is a rigid bar that lets us exert force on a point of support and lift objects
- When people are the main source of energy that makes a machine move
- There are ______ classes of levers
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- The shape a ramp makes against the ground
- A common example of a first class lever, found in the classroom
- ______ class lever - has the force in the middle
- A ramp that lets us raise and lower objects
- The distance from the beginning to the end of a ramp
- In a first class lever, the point of support is ______ the force and the resistance
- The point of ______ is a main part of a lever
- The center part of a pulley
16 Clues: The center part of a pulley • A simple machine that uses a wheel • There are ______ classes of levers • Machines that have lots of components • The shape a ramp makes against the ground • A ramp that lets us raise and lower objects • The point of ______ is a main part of a lever • ______ class lever - has the force in the middle • ...
Simple Machines 2018-04-05
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- a scientific idea with evidence
- the manipulated variable
- a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
- a statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present
- the horizontal axis
- force or input force
- a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force
- Often, the _________ force is the force of gravity
- any push or pull that makes an object start moving, stop moving, speed up, slow down, or change direction
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- A machine consisting of two or more simple machines operating together
- the force placed on the simple machine to move the load. Also called
- the measured variable
- a measurement of the force amplification of a machine
- the vertical axis
- the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
- activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result
16 Clues: the vertical axis • the horizontal axis • force or input force • the measured variable • the manipulated variable • a scientific idea with evidence • Often, the _________ force is the force of gravity • a measurement of the force amplification of a machine • the force placed on the simple machine to move the load. Also called • ...
Simple Machines 2021-12-15
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- done by a machine
- how much a machines multiplies your effort
- the work the machine does
- class of lever with the input in the middle
- machines can change force or
- a wheel with a groove that holds a rope
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- percent of Winput that becomes Woutput
- causes a loss of efficiency
- type of mechanical advantage that does not have friction
- class of lever with the fulcrum in the middle
- IMA for an inclined plane is ______ divided by height
- class of lever with the output in the middle
- a doorknob if an example of a wheel and
- forces times distance
- the work the user of a machines does
- done by a person
16 Clues: done by a person • done by a machine • forces times distance • the work the machine does • causes a loss of efficiency • machines can change force or • the work the user of a machines does • percent of Winput that becomes Woutput • a doorknob if an example of a wheel and • a wheel with a groove that holds a rope • how much a machines multiplies your effort • ...
Simple machines 2022-01-08
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- An acronym to help identify classes of lever
- A pulley attached to a solid object
- A wide cylinder that can help reduce friction
- a wheel with a groove and a rope
- a bar that runs through a wheel
- a combination of fixed and moveable pulleys
- A lever with the Load in the middle
- an object that rests on a fulcrum
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- A lever with the Fulcrum in the middle
- The force the resists movement
- The amount of force being used
- cylindrical object that usually has an axle
- a pulley attached to the load
- The object being moved
- the push or pull of an object
- A lever with the effort in the middle
16 Clues: The object being moved • a pulley attached to the load • the push or pull of an object • The force the resists movement • The amount of force being used • a bar that runs through a wheel • a wheel with a groove and a rope • an object that rests on a fulcrum • A pulley attached to a solid object • A lever with the Load in the middle • A lever with the effort in the middle • ...
Simple Machines 2020-08-12
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- An application of the pulley in daily life.
- A sloped surface that simplifies work.
- Effort to lift load is _____ on an inclined plane.
- In the centre of a class 3 lever.
- Distance moved by load is _____ on an inclined plane.
- How many classes of lever are there?
- The class of lever where effort required is larger than the load.
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- Device that makes work easier for people.
- In the single fixed pulley, the effort required is ______ to that of the load.
- Machines can change a small ______ into a large one.
- The fulcrum is the fixed point about which a lever ______.
- Machines can change the ______ of a force.
- In the centre of a class 1 lever.
- Example of an inclined plane.
- A type of simple machine with a wheel.
- Machines can reduce the ________ needed to move a load.
- In the centre of a class 2 lever.
17 Clues: Example of an inclined plane. • In the centre of a class 1 lever. • In the centre of a class 3 lever. • In the centre of a class 2 lever. • How many classes of lever are there? • A sloped surface that simplifies work. • A type of simple machine with a wheel. • Device that makes work easier for people. • Machines can change the ______ of a force. • ...
Simple Machines 2014-01-20
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- force exerted on an object that causes it to move
- simple machine that consist of a rope/cable that is wrapped around a grooved wheel
- fixed point around which a lever pivots
- simple machine that is an inclined plane that moves
- and axle simple machine made of two circular/cylindered objects that are fastned together and that rotate about a common axis
- work done on a machine as the input force acts through the input distance
- a device that changes the amount of force exerted, the distance over which a force exerted or the direction in which force is exerted
- simple machine that consist of a rigid bar that pivots about a fixed point
- advantage number of times a machine increases a force exerted on it
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- unit of work equal to one newton/meter
- work done by a machine as the output force acts through the output distance
- machine a machine that utilizes two or more simple machines
- plane simple machine that is a flat, slopped surface
- rate at which work is done
- simple machine that is an inclined plane wrapped around s central cylinder to form a spiral
- percentage of the input work that is converted to output work
16 Clues: rate at which work is done • unit of work equal to one newton/meter • fixed point around which a lever pivots • force exerted on an object that causes it to move • simple machine that is an inclined plane that moves • plane simple machine that is a flat, slopped surface • machine a machine that utilizes two or more simple machines • ...
Simple Machines 2022-11-14
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- The class of lever that has the effort in the middle.
- An axe blade is an example of this.
- This is an inclined plane.
- This simple machine uses a fulcrum.
- A push or pull on an object.
- Your Science duotang is this.
- The number of types of pulleys we learned about.
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- The name for the spirals on a screw.
- The class of lever that has the fulcrum in the middle.
- A pulley with the load attached to the ceiling.
- Your axle needs this to be useful.
- The three types are fixed, movable, and combined.
- A pulley that is attached to the load.
- The amount of friction is affected by this.
- Your wheel needs this to be useful.
- This forces stops a ball from rolling.
16 Clues: This is an inclined plane. • A push or pull on an object. • Your Science duotang is this. • Your axle needs this to be useful. • An axe blade is an example of this. • This simple machine uses a fulcrum. • Your wheel needs this to be useful. • The name for the spirals on a screw. • A pulley that is attached to the load. • This forces stops a ball from rolling. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-12-07
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- Example of an inclined plane
- Weight to be moved by a simple machine
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- is two incline planes that are back to back
- A wheelbarrow is an example of a ____ order lever
- Uses force to move something
- Uses a wheel and a rope to move heavy objects
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- Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____
- is an inclined that is wrapped around a cylinder with a flat head on one end.
- wedge used for chopping wood
- This ___ is used to turn or drive the screw into something
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- An _______ plane is a flat supporting surface titled that cab be used to raise or lower things
- An example of a wheel and axle is a ____ knob
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- The axle is the ____ that holds the wheel together
16 Clues: Example of an inclined plane • wedge used for chopping wood • Uses force to move something • Weight to be moved by a simple machine • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____ • lever used for digging holes in the ground • is two incline planes that are back to back • An example of a wheel and axle is a ____ knob • ...
Simple Machines 2019-02-20
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- A circuit that goes one dirction
- A thing that gives a base to others of its kind
- _____Driver
- Moving and stored energy
- Something used to pull an object up with a rope
- The amount of times A machine exerts a force
- On a car
- A circuit that can go multiple directions
- Stored Energy
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- Machine exerted force
- A hill
- A circle of electron flow
- Object exerted force
- An Axe
- Seesaw
- Energy of motion
16 Clues: A hill • An Axe • Seesaw • On a car • _____Driver • Stored Energy • Energy of motion • Object exerted force • Machine exerted force • Moving and stored energy • A circle of electron flow • A circuit that goes one dirction • A circuit that can go multiple directions • The amount of times A machine exerts a force • A thing that gives a base to others of its kind • ...
Simple Machines 2024-03-20
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- grooved wheel with a rope
- window blinds
- Mechanical advantage formula
- attached to something that doesn't move
- inclined plane wrapped in a spiral
- wheel and axle
- 1st class
- 3rd class
- system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulleys
- one end is fixed and the wheel is free to move
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- a ramp; inclined plane
- the measure of how much work put into a machine is changed into useful output work used by the machine
- 2nd class
- machine that works with only one movement
- bar that pivots around fixed point
- inclined plane with two or more sloping slides
16 Clues: 2nd class • 1st class • 3rd class • window blinds • wheel and axle • a ramp; inclined plane • grooved wheel with a rope • Mechanical advantage formula • inclined plane wrapped in a spiral • bar that pivots around fixed point • attached to something that doesn't move • machine that works with only one movement • inclined plane with two or more sloping slides • ...
Simple Machines 2015-01-13
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- A simple machine that lifts or holds materials together. Often a spiral wrapped around a center post.
- Ability to do work
- A push or pull on an object
- A simple machine that is on a slanted surface and makes moving and lifting things easier.
- Force that is used to move a load
- The object being moved
- Any tool that makes work easier
- Machine A machine with few or no moving parts that is used to make work easier
- A simple machine that is a pair of inclined planes attached back-to-back and is used to force things apart.
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- A rod passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
- A simple machine that is a wheel that is used with a cord or rope.
- A simple machine that is made up of a wheel with a rod attached to it. When the wheel is turned, it turns the axle with it
- How far load is moved
- The action of one surface or object rubbing against another.
- The fixed point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
- A simple machine that is a bar that pivots or turns on a fixed point
16 Clues: Ability to do work • How far load is moved • The object being moved • A push or pull on an object • Any tool that makes work easier • Force that is used to move a load • The action of one surface or object rubbing against another. • A rod passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels. • A simple machine that is a wheel that is used with a cord or rope. • ...
Simple Machines 2022-03-24
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- force: the force put on an object
- the force used to move an object over a distance
- system: includes a grooved wheel with a rope running through it.
- the point where a lever rests or is supported (where it pivots)
- motion: the movement of an object in a circular path
- advantage: when you apply less force to lift a load than you would without the simple machine
- force: the force the machine applies to the object you are moving
- an inclined plane that moves and can split an object apart
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- a rigid rod that rotates at a point
- the amount of force required to cause an object to rotate
- plane: is a sloped surface or ramp
- motion: the motion that is natural to an object (moving in a straight line)
- and axle: consists of a large wheel and a small wheel that rotate together
- can be used to hold things together or lift things
- force: the force applied to the machine
- a weight to be carried or moved
16 Clues: a weight to be carried or moved • force: the force put on an object • plane: is a sloped surface or ramp • a rigid rod that rotates at a point • force: the force applied to the machine • the force used to move an object over a distance • can be used to hold things together or lift things • motion: the movement of an object in a circular path • ...
Simple Machines 2020-09-17
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- a flat, sloped surface
- force x distance
- a rigid bar that is free to pivot
- the force exerted on the machine
- two cylindrical objects fastened together
- A device that allows you to do work in a way that is easier
- grooved wheel with a rope or cable
- the force the machine exerts on an object
- a device that is thick at one edge and tapers toward the other
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- SI unit for work
- compares the output force to the input force
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- output force divided by input force
- a machine that utilizes 2 or more simple machines
- a fixed point that a lever pivots around
- the rate at which work is done
16 Clues: SI unit for work • force x distance • a flat, sloped surface • the rate at which work is done • the force exerted on the machine • a rigid bar that is free to pivot • grooved wheel with a rope or cable • output force divided by input force • a fixed point that a lever pivots around • two cylindrical objects fastened together • the force the machine exerts on an object • ...
Simple Machines 2023-06-01
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- the point at which a rod pivots
- task
- wells)
- a rod or beam that pivots on a fulcrum (seesaw)
- a circular piece rotating on an axis
- a type of inclined plane (axe, knife)
- pizza cutter)
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- any device that makes work easier by changing
- a flat surface tilted at an angle (slide)
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- do a task
- lid, spiral staircase)
- a wheel and axle with a cable
- direction or the amount of force required
- object being lifted/ task being accomplished
- the force being used to move object
16 Clues: task • wells) • do a task • pizza cutter) • lid, spiral staircase) • a wheel and axle with a cable • the point at which a rod pivots • the force being used to move object • a circular piece rotating on an axis • a type of inclined plane (axe, knife) • a flat surface tilted at an angle (slide) • direction or the amount of force required • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • ...
Simple Machines 2020-12-08
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- a push or a pull on an object
- the object you are trying to move
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- wedge used to cut food
- number of different types of simple machines
- type of simple machine that is made with a wheel and a rope or chain
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- rod that is attached to a wheel that turns
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- a simple machine used to separate something
- the part on a lever that does not move, but the lever rotates on it
- screw that is used on a bottle of water
- what it takes to move an object
- a lever used for digging holes in the ground
- pulleys are used to raise this object on a sailboat
- a plane that is slanted with one side higher than the other
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
16 Clues: wedge used to cut food • a push or a pull on an object • what it takes to move an object • the object you are trying to move • screw that is used on a bottle of water • rod that is attached to a wheel that turns • a simple machine used to separate something • a lever used for digging holes in the ground • number of different types of simple machines • ...
Simple Machines 2020-04-03
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- using a force to move an object a distance
- the unit used to measure force
- a bar that pivots on a point
- a slanted surface
- wheels with teeth
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- the number of times a machine multiplies your effort
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- the rate at which work is done
- wheel that turns together with an axle
- the ability to cause change
- the unit for work
- the unit used to measure distance
- two inclined planes back to back
- a comparison of a machines work input with its work output
- the unit for power
- the unit used to measure time
16 Clues: the unit for work • a slanted surface • wheels with teeth • the unit for power • the ability to cause change • a bar that pivots on a point • the unit used to measure time • the rate at which work is done • the unit used to measure force • two inclined planes back to back • the unit used to measure distance • wheel that turns together with an axle • ...
Simple Machines 2023-05-01
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- something done whenever a force moves an object through a distance
- a basic mechanical device for applying force
- simple machine made of a beam and fulcrum
- the quantity of matter in a body, object, or substance: can be measured in the metric system units
- the amount of force that you put into the machine
- An object(s) moved by force
- simple machine made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- a unit in the metric system used to measure; represented mathematically as “J”
- a mechanical or electrical device that transmit energy
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- the force that the machine exerts on the object
- simple machine made for elevating objects
- a push or pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object
- simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope
- simple machine with a threaded cylindrical rod and hole
- the point where a lever resets or is supported and on which it pivots
16 Clues: An object(s) moved by force • simple machine made for elevating objects • simple machine made of a beam and fulcrum • a basic mechanical device for applying force • the force that the machine exerts on the object • the amount of force that you put into the machine • simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2021-11-30
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- a strait rod or board that pivots on a point used to lift objects
- an example of a lever
- a wheel that usually has a groove around the outside edge
- an example of an inclined plane
- a sloping surface used to alter the effort and distance involved in doing work
- two or more simple machines working together
- the groove on a screw
- that handle that turns a wheel
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- simple machines are tools that help make work _____
- two toothed wheels that fir together
- an example of a pulley in the school yard
- simple machines have no _____ parts
- something that has gears
- input/output work, that is used to over come friction
- two inclined planes joined back to back
- machines that are round and turn to make things go
16 Clues: an example of a lever • the groove on a screw • something that has gears • that handle that turns a wheel • an example of an inclined plane • simple machines have no _____ parts • two toothed wheels that fir together • two inclined planes joined back to back • an example of a pulley in the school yard • two or more simple machines working together • ...
Simple Machines 2022-05-04
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- Two inclined planes back to back
- All machines are built using 1 or more _
- Uses a wheel to move heavy objects
- Pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- The axle is the ____ that holds the wheels together
- Can be used to raise of lower things
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- A bicycle is and example of a _____
- A wedge holds things together and ____ things
- Simple machines have very ___ parts
- Uses force to move something
- Lever used for digging holes in the ground
- Inclined plane often found on a playground
- How many different simple machines are there?
- An inclined plane around a cylinder
- Wedge used for cutting food
- Machines are tools that make task _____
16 Clues: Wedge used for cutting food • Uses force to move something • Two inclined planes back to back • Uses a wheel to move heavy objects • A bicycle is and example of a _____ • Simple machines have very ___ parts • An inclined plane around a cylinder • Can be used to raise of lower things • Machines are tools that make task _____ • All machines are built using 1 or more _ • ...
Math Trades EC Crossword 2024-04-04
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- Simple Machine that holds things together
- Plane One of the six simple machines
- Simple Machine you see holding open a door
- Label for Distance
- Label for Work
- F1xD1 = F2xD2
- Challenge that got posted on Crete School Facebook Page
- _________ Advantage
- Like a seesaw
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- ______ = Force x Distance
- Simple Machine that changes the direction of the force
- Number of days left for seniors
- Number of students in this class
- Label for Force
- Every problem has one
- One of the six simple machines
- Not all math jokes are bad, just _______
- Part of a lever
18 Clues: F1xD1 = F2xD2 • Like a seesaw • Label for Work • Label for Force • Part of a lever • Label for Distance • _________ Advantage • Every problem has one • ______ = Force x Distance • One of the six simple machines • Number of days left for seniors • Number of students in this class • Plane One of the six simple machines • Not all math jokes are bad, just _______ • ...
Simple Machines 2015-03-05
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- a device that makes work easier. We use them in our everyday lives.
- a simple machine that would help chop down a tree
- without this simple machine, your desk would fall apart
- an inclined plane is wrapped around a ________ to make a screw
- two round objects working together that can make a doorknob
- if you combined a wheel and axle, lever, and a wedge to make a can opener, what would this be called?
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- It can lift objects to higher places using a fulcrum point. Ex: seesaw
- the point in the middle of a lever; allows a seesaw to move the way it does.
- a wheelbarrow is a ______ class lever
- you might use this simple machine if you were pushing a heavy box into a moving truck
- if a ball moves in the direction that it is pushed, this is being done.
- if you were to pull down on a pulley, that input force would be called ______
- There are _ different classes of levers
- a unit of energy;a newton-meter
- a simple machine that would help hang your clothes up to dry
15 Clues: a unit of energy;a newton-meter • a wheelbarrow is a ______ class lever • There are _ different classes of levers • a simple machine that would help chop down a tree • without this simple machine, your desk would fall apart • two round objects working together that can make a doorknob • a simple machine that would help hang your clothes up to dry • ...
Simple Machines 2017-10-30
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- A concept not completely proven.
- a machine making work easier
- a variable variation which depends on that of another.
- the ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine
- force The force slowing a process down.
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- a variable variation does not depend on that of another.
- An educated guess
- Effort times distance
- center vertical line on a graph
- The part where the object centers on
- a machine that consists of more than one simple machine.
- strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
- A completely proven concept.
- center horizontal line on a graph.
- force The amount of force used.
15 Clues: An educated guess • Effort times distance • a machine making work easier • A completely proven concept. • center vertical line on a graph • force The amount of force used. • A concept not completely proven. • center horizontal line on a graph. • The part where the object centers on • force The force slowing a process down. • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2021-10-22
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- Number of different types of simple machines.
- can be classified as both an incline plane and a screw.
- A compound machine made up of a lever, wheel and axle, and inclined plane.
- An inclined plane allowing people to move up and down levels in their home or office easily.
- wheel and axle device used to open doors.
- Lever that kids play on.
- When you push, pull or turn something you are applying this.
- Used to raise a flag up the flagpole.
- Incline plane found in most playgrounds.
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- A tool made of 2 levers attached together for cutting paper.
- Fixed point on a lever.
- wedge used for chopping wood.
- A simple machine used to separate something.
- A simple machine that is spiral shaped and used to pull two things together.
- Lever used for digging holes.
- Tool that allows you to lift or pull heavy objects much easier.
16 Clues: Fixed point on a lever. • Lever that kids play on. • wedge used for chopping wood. • Lever used for digging holes. • Used to raise a flag up the flagpole. • Incline plane found in most playgrounds. • wheel and axle device used to open doors. • A simple machine used to separate something. • Number of different types of simple machines. • ...
simple machines 2023-01-27
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- the force being used to do a task
- in combination) to raise heavy
- It acts to change the direction of a
- the object being lifted/task being accomplished
- scissors
- ramp
- seesaw
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- axle bike wheel
- applied to the cord and is chiefly used
- accomplish a task
- a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord
- the direction or amount of force
- any device that makes work easier by
- jar lid
- the point at which the rod pivots
15 Clues: ramp • seesaw • jar lid • scissors • axle bike wheel • accomplish a task • in combination) to raise heavy • the direction or amount of force • the force being used to do a task • the point at which the rod pivots • It acts to change the direction of a • any device that makes work easier by • applied to the cord and is chiefly used • a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord • ...
Simple Machines 2024-05-03
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- is the ability to do work
- an invisible force that pulls objects towards each other
- type of wedge
- allows user to exert force on one end and gain a mechanical advantage on the other
- a speed of something in a given direction
- a type of inclined plane
- a piece of equipment used to move heavy objects up or down
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- turns rotational motion into linear motion
- holds things together or splits them apart
- a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- a type of pulley
- the point at which a lever rests
- a change in an object's position based on what's around it
- a type of wheel and axle
- a type of lever
15 Clues: type of wedge • a type of lever • a type of pulley • a type of wheel and axle • a type of inclined plane • is the ability to do work • the point at which a lever rests • a speed of something in a given direction • turns rotational motion into linear motion • holds things together or splits them apart • a flat surface with one end higher than the other • ...
Chapter 8 crossword Harrison 2021-04-27
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- a device that helps make work easier
- the work you do on a machine
- tells you how many times the machine multiplies force
- W=FxD
- ME=work output/work input x 100
- MA=output force/input force
- P=W/T
- a simple machine that is a straight slanted surface
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- a simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes
- a double inclined plane that moves
- a fixed point
- the rate at which work is done
- the work done by the machine
- the unit for power
- a comparison of a machines work output with the work input
- a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable
- an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral
- a simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots at a fixed point
- when a force causes an object to move in direction of the force
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
- the unit for work
21 Clues: W=FxD • P=W/T • a fixed point • the unit for work • the unit for power • MA=output force/input force • the work done by the machine • the work you do on a machine • the rate at which work is done • ME=work output/work input x 100 • a double inclined plane that moves • a device that helps make work easier • an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral • ...
Chapter 8 Vocab 2021-04-27
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- W=Fxd
- a double inclined plane that moves
- the rate at which work is done.
- a force causes an object to move in a direction of the force.
- is a simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots
- a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable.
- the work done by a machine.
- the work you do to a machine.
- plane a simple machine that is straight
- MA=output force/input force.
- a comparison of a machines work output with the work input.
- a simple machine consisting two circular object of different sizes.
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- ME=work output/work input x 100
- an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral.
- used to express work is the Newton-meter.
- P=W/t
- tells you how many times the machine multiplies force.
- the unit used to express power is J/s.
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines.
- a simple machine
- a device that helps make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force.
21 Clues: P=W/t • W=Fxd • a simple machine • the work done by a machine. • MA=output force/input force. • the work you do to a machine. • ME=work output/work input x 100 • the rate at which work is done. • a double inclined plane that moves • the unit used to express power is J/s. • plane a simple machine that is straight • used to express work is the Newton-meter. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-06-14
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- What do simple machines not use?
- What type of simple machine is a lid a jar lid?
- How many simple machines are there?
- What type of simple machine is a Ferris wheel?
- What type of simple machine is a See Saw?
- Complex machines are made up of many simple ________.
- What type of simple machine is a flagpole?
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- What type of simple machine is a ramp?
- What type of simple machine is the blade of an axe?
- Simple machines make our lives __________.
10 Clues: What do simple machines not use? • How many simple machines are there? • What type of simple machine is a ramp? • What type of simple machine is a See Saw? • Simple machines make our lives __________. • What type of simple machine is a flagpole? • What type of simple machine is a Ferris wheel? • What type of simple machine is a lid a jar lid? • ...
Simple Machines 2018-04-04
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- strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
- an effort must overcome order to do work frictional forces of air against moving objects
- the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
- a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- the ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine.
- force applied with distance
- any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever.
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- applied at one point on the lever in order to move an object, known as the resistance force, located at some other point on the lever.
- the variable that the scientist changes
- the variable (outcome) that depends on the what the scientist does to change the experiment
- A machine consisting of two or more simple machines operating together
- the secondary or vertical axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates.
- a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
- the principal or horizontal axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates.
- a generalized rule to explain a body of observations in the form of a verbal or mathematical statement
15 Clues: force applied with distance • the variable that the scientist changes • strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. • A machine consisting of two or more simple machines operating together • the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots. • ...
Simple Machines 2013-05-30
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- stored energy in an object
- the number of simple machines that we learned about
- a simple machine that is spiral shaped and pulls two things together
- energy of motion
- a simple machine with one end higher than the other
- A lever commonly found on a playground
- a fixed point on a lever
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- a simple machine that is a wheel attached to a rod
- when you push or pull something you are applying this
- Pulley, Lever, Wheel and Axle, Wedge, Inclined Plane, Screw
- a simple machine that is a bar fixed on a fixed point
- two levers used for cutting paper
- a wedge used for chopping wood
- a simple machine made up of two inclined planes, used to separate things
- a simple machine used to rise up flags
15 Clues: energy of motion • a fixed point on a lever • stored energy in an object • a wedge used for chopping wood • two levers used for cutting paper • A lever commonly found on a playground • a simple machine used to rise up flags • a simple machine that is a wheel attached to a rod • the number of simple machines that we learned about • ...
Simple Machines 2013-02-14
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- Simple machine made with a wheel on an axle and a rope.
- A lever used by carpenters.
- Mechanical advantage of a pulley is the number of ____ supporting the load.
- Weight to be moved by a simple machine.
- Effectiveness of a simple machine is its mechanical ____.
- Example of an inclined plane.
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- Pivot.
- Pulley system used by mechanics is a block and ____.
- An example of a ____ order lever is a fishing rod.
- Example of lever in a playground.
- Scissors are an example of a ____ order lever.
- A rigid bar that turns freely about a pivot.
- A type of simple machine is an inclined ____.
- Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____.
- Example of wheel and axle is a ____ knob.
15 Clues: Pivot. • A lever used by carpenters. • Example of an inclined plane. • Example of lever in a playground. • Weight to be moved by a simple machine. • Example of wheel and axle is a ____ knob. • Type of simple machine is a wheel and ____. • A rigid bar that turns freely about a pivot. • A type of simple machine is an inclined ____. • ...
Simple Machines 2015-03-05
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- a device that makes work easier. We use them in our everyday lives.
- a simple machine that would help chop down a tree
- without this simple machine, your desk would fall apart
- an inclined plane is wrapped around a ________ to make a screw
- two round objects working together that can make a doorknob
- if you combined a wheel and axle, lever, and a wedge to make a can opener, what would this be called?
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- It can lift objects to higher places using a fulcrum point. Ex: seesaw
- the point in the middle of a lever; allows a seesaw to move the way it does.
- a wheelbarrow is a ______ class lever
- you might use this simple machine if you were pushing a heavy box into a moving truck
- if a ball moves in the direction that it is pushed, this is being done.
- if you were to pull down on a pulley, that input force would be called ______
- There are _ different classes of levers
- a unit of energy;a newton-meter
- a simple machine that would help hang your clothes up to dry
15 Clues: a unit of energy;a newton-meter • a wheelbarrow is a ______ class lever • There are _ different classes of levers • a simple machine that would help chop down a tree • without this simple machine, your desk would fall apart • two round objects working together that can make a doorknob • a simple machine that would help hang your clothes up to dry • ...
simple machines 2017-06-15
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- plane a sloped ramp
- a ridged bar that resting on a pixot
- a wheel with a grooved rim around were a cord passes
- an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts
- a short slender sharp pointed pin
- the quantity that can be carried
- a toothed wheel that engages with another toothed wheel in order to change
- a large farming implant with one or more blades
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- the ability to do work
- a circular object that rotates on the axle
- the action of linking or the state of being linked
- the use of physical or mental energy to do something
- a piece of wood or metal having one thick end
- a rod or spindle passing through the center of the wheel
- using force to move a object a distance
15 Clues: plane a sloped ramp • the ability to do work • the quantity that can be carried • a short slender sharp pointed pin • a ridged bar that resting on a pixot • using force to move a object a distance • a circular object that rotates on the axle • a piece of wood or metal having one thick end • a large farming implant with one or more blades • ...
Simple Machines 2017-02-14
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- class lever/the effort is between the pivot (fulcrum) and the load.
- force/the initial force used to get a machine to begin working.
- wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes.
- and axle/A wheel with a rod, called an axle, through its center lifts or moves loads.
- force that moves an object over a distance by overcoming a resistance force.
- inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds things together or lifts materials.
- class lever/the load is between the pivot (fulcrum) and the effort.
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- class lever/the pivot (fulcrum) is between the effort and the load.
- plane/a sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised by ropes or chains.
- measurement for work
- piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.
- a force to move an object a distance (when both the force and the motion of the object are in the same direction.)
- rigid bar resting on a pivot.
- and tackle/another name for a pulley.
- machine/any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force.
15 Clues: measurement for work • rigid bar resting on a pivot. • and tackle/another name for a pulley. • wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. • force/the initial force used to get a machine to begin working. • machine/any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force. • class lever/the pivot (fulcrum) is between the effort and the load. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-11-06
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- Tells how much effort force is multiplied (No space)
- Price paid for mechanical advantage
- The Best possible
- A push or pull
- Force that opposes any motion
- Like a seesaw
- What you really get
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- Pulley with a mechanical advantage of 2
- Pivot point of a lever
- Abbreviation for Mechanical advantage
- Force unit
- Force into a simple machine
- Pulley that does not increase force
- Weight being moved
- Another name for an inclined plane
15 Clues: Force unit • Like a seesaw • A push or pull • The Best possible • Weight being moved • What you really get • Pivot point of a lever • Force into a simple machine • Force that opposes any motion • Another name for an inclined plane • Price paid for mechanical advantage • Pulley that does not increase force • Abbreviation for Mechanical advantage • Pulley with a mechanical advantage of 2 • ...
simple machines 2023-12-07
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- such as a ramp or a blade
- removal of metal bottle caps
- rigid bar pivoted around a fulcrum
- sharpening a pencil by rotating
- cylinder rolled over pastry or dough
- a heavy iron bar
- a long plank balanced in the middle
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- tilts or opens at the back for unloading
- Bicycle, Ferris Wheel, Fan,
- broad flat blade and typically upturned sides
- inclined plane installed
- having one thick end and tapering
- vehicle with four wheels
- machine made of a wheel
- sharp-pointed metal pin
15 Clues: a heavy iron bar • machine made of a wheel • sharp-pointed metal pin • inclined plane installed • vehicle with four wheels • such as a ramp or a blade • Bicycle, Ferris Wheel, Fan, • removal of metal bottle caps • sharpening a pencil by rotating • having one thick end and tapering • rigid bar pivoted around a fulcrum • a long plank balanced in the middle • ...
Simple Machines 2024-05-02
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- A car is the example of
- What uses a wheel that is rigid and uses a rope to move heavy objects
- Can be used to dig a hole
- A dump truck is an example of a?
- Nail is an example of?
- A item that can be found at a playground that your rock back and forth with
- Used to cut up food
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- What machine uses a structure like ramp to move objects easier
- Used to cut down or chop wood
- Place where to load up your boat
- Used to open glass bottles
- Can be used to roll out dough
- A bottle opener is an example of a?
- Is straight and has swirls on the side
- Used to take out nails or take something apart
15 Clues: Used to cut up food • Nail is an example of? • A car is the example of • Can be used to dig a hole • Used to open glass bottles • Used to cut down or chop wood • Can be used to roll out dough • Place where to load up your boat • A dump truck is an example of a? • A bottle opener is an example of a? • Is straight and has swirls on the side • ...
Simple Machines 2018-04-12
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- an idea made to explain something
- horizontal axis on coordinate plane
- an educated guess
- ratio of input force to output force
- has 2 or more simple machines
- point on lever for it to rest or pivot on
- force required by machine in order to do work
- rule made that has to followed
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- result changed by the independent variable
- variable changed to get a result
- activity involving mental and physical effort in order to achieve result
- forced applied to a machine
- vertical axis on coordinate plane
- any basic machine for applying force
- strength for physical movement
15 Clues: an educated guess • forced applied to a machine • has 2 or more simple machines • strength for physical movement • rule made that has to followed • variable changed to get a result • an idea made to explain something • vertical axis on coordinate plane • horizontal axis on coordinate plane • any basic machine for applying force • ratio of input force to output force • ...
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