simple machines Crossword Puzzles
Simple Machines 2021-11-11
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- Result of force to move an object
- A simple machine used to raise objects or split and object apart
- A machine that has a few or no moving
- A push or pull that changes the motion or shape of an object
- Equation to determine the work
- A sloping surface that makes it easier to move objects to a higher or lower place
- A simple machine wheel on an axel or shaft designed to support movement and change direction
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- A simple machine connected to a post
- Two wheels working together
- A rigid object or bar resting on a pivot or fulcrum
- A simple machine used to apply tremendous force
- Any device that helps us to do work
- How many simple machines are there?
13 Clues: Two wheels working together • Equation to determine the work • Result of force to move an object • Any device that helps us to do work • How many simple machines are there? • A simple machine connected to a post • A machine that has a few or no moving • A simple machine used to apply tremendous force • A rigid object or bar resting on a pivot or fulcrum • ...
Simple Machines 2015-09-02
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- ratio of effort distance over resistance distance
- a incline plane wrapped around a cylinder
- AMA divide by IMA time 100%
- a group of these working together is call a block and tackle
- class of lever where the effort is in the middle like a fishing pole
- another name for an incline plane
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- a wedge with a very sharp point
- class of lever where the resistance is in the middle
- class of lever where the fulcrum is in the middle
- pivot point of a lever
- type of machine that as two or more simple machines linked together
- what you would use to open a can of paint
- ratio of resistance force over effort force
13 Clues: pivot point of a lever • AMA divide by IMA time 100% • a wedge with a very sharp point • another name for an incline plane • a incline plane wrapped around a cylinder • what you would use to open a can of paint • ratio of resistance force over effort force • ratio of effort distance over resistance distance • class of lever where the fulcrum is in the middle • ...
Simple Machines 2024-10-27
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- energy the energy an object has because it is moving
- a push or a pull that changes the direction or speed that an object is traveling in
- machine a device with few or no moving parts that helps make work easier by changing the direction of motion or the amount of force required
- the ability to do work, like making things move or change
- the fixed point around which the lever rotates
- two inclined planes in a V-shape
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- a rope wrapped around a wheel
- plane a slanted surface (ex. a ramp)
- energy the energy an object has because of its position, ready to be used when something happens
- a rigid bar that moves around a fixed point
- the transfer of energy by applying a force over a distance
- an inclined plane wrapped around a post
- & axle two cylinders that turn on the same axis (direction)
13 Clues: a rope wrapped around a wheel • two inclined planes in a V-shape • plane a slanted surface (ex. a ramp) • an inclined plane wrapped around a post • a rigid bar that moves around a fixed point • the fixed point around which the lever rotates • energy the energy an object has because it is moving • the ability to do work, like making things move or change • ...
Simple Machines 2020-02-12
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- the effort is between the load and the fulcrum
- the load is between the effort and the fulcrum
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- a steeper inclined plane will require _________ force
- a pulled rope over a wheel
- simple machines make ______ easier
- when you increase the _________, the required force is dereased
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- a device for changing the amount and/or direction of the force
- the fulcrum is between the fulcrum and the load
- a flat surface at an angle; used to make work easier
- a pulley changes the _________ of the force being applied
- two inclined planes put together
- ex. a car wheel
13 Clues: ex. a car wheel • a pulled rope over a wheel • two inclined planes put together • simple machines make ______ easier • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • the effort is between the load and the fulcrum • the load is between the effort and the fulcrum • the fulcrum is between the fulcrum and the load • a flat surface at an angle; used to make work easier • ...
Simple Machines 2022-03-22
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- consists of a spindle attached to center of a larger wheel so that the _____ ___ _____ rotate together
- output force is between fulcrum and input force
- inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
- sloping surface, such as a ramp, that reduces the amount of force required to do work
- fulcrum is between the input force and output force
- attached to something that doesn't move
- bar that is free to pivot around fixed point
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- input force is between fulcrum and output force
- an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides
- two or more simple machines that ooperate together
- one end of the rope is fixed and the wheel is free to move
- system of pulleys consisting of fixed and movable pulleys
- grooved wheel with a rope, chain, or cable running along a groove
13 Clues: attached to something that doesn't move • bar that is free to pivot around fixed point • input force is between fulcrum and output force • an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides • output force is between fulcrum and input force • two or more simple machines that ooperate together • fulcrum is between the input force and output force • ...
Simple Machines 2019-09-30
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- what happens when an object changes its position by moving in the direction of the force that is being applied
- simple machine containing a bar that can turn around a fixed point
- a tool with few parts that makes it easier or possible to do work
- the ability to do work
- the amount of work a person does within a given period of time
- the force applied to a machine by the object to be moved
- the unit used to measure power
- a fixed point around which a lever rotates
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- energy of motion
- stored energy
- a force applied to a machine by the user
- the metric unit of work
- a device used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
13 Clues: stored energy • energy of motion • the ability to do work • the metric unit of work • the unit used to measure power • a force applied to a machine by the user • a fixed point around which a lever rotates • the force applied to a machine by the object to be moved • the amount of work a person does within a given period of time • ...
Simple Machines 2023-03-15
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- An example of a wedge
- Using force to move an object
- A flat surface that is higher on one end
- Two Inclined planes back to back that are used for splitting things
- An example of a lever
- The point a lever balances on
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- A wheel and Rope used for lifting heavy things
- Anything that makes work easier
- An example of a pulley found at construction sites
- An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder - used for holding things together
- A tool that balances on a fulcrum and lifts weights
- A machine used to move objects over a distance
- An example of an inclined plane
13 Clues: An example of a wedge • An example of a lever • Using force to move an object • The point a lever balances on • Anything that makes work easier • An example of an inclined plane • A flat surface that is higher on one end • A wheel and Rope used for lifting heavy things • A machine used to move objects over a distance • An example of a pulley found at construction sites • ...
Simple Machines 2022-04-28
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- these make work easier
- wheel with a grooved rim that a rope passes over
- lever found on a playground
- force that opposes motion
- consists of a long beam, fulcrum, and pivot point
- lever used by a carpenter
- inclined plane mainly used to separate
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- flat surface raised at an angle
- when a force is applied over a distance
- wedge found in the kitchen
- inclined plane wrapped around a post
- inclined plane used to help load boxes into a truck
- greatly reduces friction as it moves over a surface
13 Clues: these make work easier • force that opposes motion • lever used by a carpenter • wedge found in the kitchen • lever found on a playground • flat surface raised at an angle • inclined plane wrapped around a post • inclined plane mainly used to separate • when a force is applied over a distance • wheel with a grooved rim that a rope passes over • ...
Simple Machines 2025-03-12
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- made of a rigid beam and a fulcrum
- bar that is free to pivot about a fixed point
- any device with little to no moving parts
- a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel turned by a cord
- a simple machine having a sharp edge which is formed by putting two inclined planes together
- Two or more simple machines that work together
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- The output work of a machine compared to its input force
- a wheel that carries a flexible rope, cord, cable, chain
- simple machine consisting of a twisted inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle from the vertical direction
- Transferred to an object while or when work is done
- unit of power
- the rate at which work is done
13 Clues: unit of power • the rate at which work is done • made of a rigid beam and a fulcrum • any device with little to no moving parts • bar that is free to pivot about a fixed point • Two or more simple machines that work together • Transferred to an object while or when work is done • The output work of a machine compared to its input force • ...
Simple Machines 2024-11-05
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- A force that makes things move up.
- A force when you move something heavy and there is friction with the ground.
- Helps move things faster because of less friction.
- Tools that change a force or make a force easier.
- When you pull the rope or chain on one side, the other side moves up.
- Used to hold things. You use it by twisting it slowly.
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- A slanted surface that makes it easier to move objects up or down.
- A force that makes things move closer to you.
- It makes things move.
- A force that pulls things down to earth.
- Pushes apart two sides of an object.
- A force that makes things move away from you.
- When you push one side down, the other side goes up.
13 Clues: It makes things move. • A force that makes things move up. • Pushes apart two sides of an object. • A force that pulls things down to earth. • A force that makes things move closer to you. • A force that makes things move away from you. • Tools that change a force or make a force easier. • Helps move things faster because of less friction. • ...
Forces & Simple Machines 2015-01-11
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- The energy of motion.
- The force that is exerted from the input force to create motion of the resisting object.
- A pulley that is a combination of fixed and a movable pulleys forms a block and tackle.
- Input force is the initial force used to get a machine to begin working.
- Accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.
- The type of lever where the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.
- The type of lever where the effort is placed between the load and the fulcrum.
- The energy obtained if something is stretched or compressed and has the ability to bounce back.
- A threaded cylindrical pin or rod with a head at one end, engaging a threaded hole and used either as a fastener or as a simple machine for applying power.
- A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- A rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.
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- One of the simple machines, a plane surface inclined to the horizon, or forming with a horizontal plane any angle but a right angle.
- Energy of vibrations.
- Exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism.
- Strength or power exerted upon an object.
- Work done or energy transferred per unit of time.
- A pulley that has an axle mounted in bearings attached to a supporting structure.
- The energy stored in chemical bonds.
- A piece of hard material with two principal faces meeting in a sharply acute angle, for raising, holding, or splitting objects by applying a pounding or driving force, as from a hammer.
- Equal to the work per unit mass that is done by the force of gravity to move an object to a fixed reference location.
- The type of lever where the fulcrum is placed between the load and the effort, as in the seesaw, crowbar, and balance scale.
- A wheel, with a grooved rim for carrying a line, that turns in a frame or block and serves to change the direction of or to transmit force.
- A simple machine consisting, in its typical form, of a cylindrical drum to which a wheel concentric with the drum is firmly fastened.
- A pulley that has an axle in a movable block.
- An exertion of power.
26 Clues: Energy of vibrations. • The energy of motion. • An exertion of power. • The energy stored in chemical bonds. • Strength or power exerted upon an object. • A pulley that has an axle in a movable block. • Work done or energy transferred per unit of time. • The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism. • ...
5.3.1 Simple Machines 2017-02-14
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- an example of a third class lever
- a push or pull
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch
- two or more simple machines working together to make the work easier
- A simple machine makes what easier?
- a simple machine that lifts or moves an item by rolling
- a flat surface set at an angle which is used to push or pull the load
- a device that allows work to be performed with less effort
- a bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight by pivoting on its fulcrum
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- an example of a second class lever
- example of a lever
- an example of a first class lever
- the ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to the machine
- a type of lever where the fulcrum is in the middle and the effort is applied on one end and the load is on the other end
- example of an inclined plane
- example of a screw
- used for splitting or tightening by being driven into something
- a grooved wheel around which a rope, belt, or chain passes
- example of a pulley
- example of a wedge
- example of a wheel and axle
- the point at which a lever turns or is supported
22 Clues: a push or pull • example of a lever • example of a screw • example of a wedge • example of a pulley • example of a wheel and axle • example of an inclined plane • an example of a third class lever • an example of a first class lever • an example of a second class lever • A simple machine makes what easier? • the point at which a lever turns or is supported • ...
Work & Simple Machines 2017-12-08
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- Represents the force that a specific object has as a result of the input force.
- The rate which work is done or energy is being converted.
- The force you put on the machine.
- A lever in which the fulcrum or pivot point is located between the effort force and resistance.
- A lever in which the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.
- The force which an effort force has to overcome in order to do work on an object.
- The pivot point around which a lever is supported and turns.
- A nail or rod shaped piece with a spiral groove and slotted head designed to to be inserted in an object by rotating.
- A simple lifting machine that consist of a rope that unwinds from a wheel onto a shaft joined to the wheel.
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- Using a force to move an object over a distance.
- A lever in which the force is between the load and the fulcrum.
- The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, assessing the performance of a machine.
- Mechanisms that use mechanical advantage to multiply force; it makes work easier.
- The force applied at one point on the lever in order to move an object.
- The fixed point that a lever moves on.
- The SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second.
- A bar that pivots on a a fixed point or fulcrum.
- A machine that consists of more than one simple machine.
- A piece of material that has a thick end and tapering to a thin end, that is used to drive between two objects or parts of a object to separate them.
- A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used to raise or lower a load.
- A wheel with a rim of that a cord or rope fits around.
- The ratio of the energy delivered by a machine to the energy needed in operating the machine.
- The SI unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one meter.
23 Clues: The force you put on the machine. • The fixed point that a lever moves on. • Using a force to move an object over a distance. • A bar that pivots on a a fixed point or fulcrum. • The SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second. • A wheel with a rim of that a cord or rope fits around. • A machine that consists of more than one simple machine. • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2022-04-07
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- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- part of a water bottle with a screw
- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- wedge used for chopping wood
- wedge used for cutting food
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- When you push, pull, or turn something you are applying this
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- number of different types of simple machines
- 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
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 • number of different types of simple machines • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
this unit 2021-05-17
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- to do something
- an example of an inclined plane
- part of a simple machine that allows said machine to move
- part of a simple machine that controls said machines movement
- heat energy
- allows you to do work
- still energy
- movement energy
- something that can be pushed, flicked, or pulled that then causes a change in something else
- example: axe
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- a machine made of multiple simple machines
- looks like a spiraled staircase
- a simple machine that helps you lift something
- a complex machine that completes a simple task
- a machine that helps you do a task
15 Clues: heat energy • still energy • example: axe • to do something • movement energy • allows you to do work • looks like a spiraled staircase • an example of an inclined plane • a machine that helps you do a task • a machine made of multiple simple machines • a simple machine that helps you lift something • a complex machine that completes a simple task • ...
Simple Machines & Compound Machines 2023-04-24
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- A combination of two levers with a fulcrum between them, used to cut through materials with less force.
- A combination of a wheel and axle and a screw, used to create holes in hard materials with less effort.
- A bar that pivots at a fixed point to help move a heavy object with less force
- A circular object that rotates around a central axis called an axle, used to reduce friction and increase speed or force.
- An object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge, used for splitting or tightening.
- A combination of levers and springs, used to join papers together with less force.
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- A combination of levers, hammers, and strings, used to produce musical sounds with less force.
- A sloping surface that reduces the amount of force required to move an object up or down a height.
- A combination of a lever and a wheel and axle, used to remove lids from cans with less effort.
- A combination of a wheel and axle, a lever, and a pulley, used to move people over long distances with less effort.
- A combination of a lever and a wheel and axle, used to lift and transport heavy loads with less force.
- An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone to create a helical form that can move through a solid surface or material.
- A wheel with a grooved rim that allows a rope, cable, or chain to move along it, providing a mechanical advantage to lift heavy loads
- A combination of several machines, including an engine, wheels and axles, and gears, used to transport people or goods with less effort and over long distances.
- A combination of gears, levers, and a wheel and axle, used to mix and beat eggs or other ingredients with less effort.
15 Clues: A bar that pivots at a fixed point to help move a heavy object with less force • A combination of levers and springs, used to join papers together with less force. • A combination of levers, hammers, and strings, used to produce musical sounds with less force. • A combination of a lever and a wheel and axle, used to remove lids from cans with less effort. • ...
Energy & Simple Machines 2023-10-16
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- the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature
- the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
- the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
- the complete path of an electric current
- 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
- ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine
- power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines
- energy transferred to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement
- occurs when an object vibrates
- a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. It acts to change the direction of a force applied to the cord
- energy of a body or a system with respect to the motion of the body or of the particles in the system
- An object that possesses mechanical energy is able to do work
- The conversion of one form of energy into another, or the movement of energy from one place to another
- the ratio of the useful work performed by a machine or in a process to the total energy expended or heat taken in
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- a simple machine of the inclined plane type consisting of a spirally grooved solid cylinder and a correspondingly grooved hollow cylinder into which it fits
- energy can neither be created nor destroyed - only converted from one form of energy to another
- a simple lifting machine consisting of a rope which unwinds from a wheel on to a cylindrical drum or shaft joined to the wheel to provide mechanical advantage
- a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal
- a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power
- Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds
- the principle by which the total energy remains constant in a system that is not subject to external influence
- any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever
- the energy of a body or a system with respect to the position of the body or the arrangement of the particles of the system
- radiant energy that travels in waves at the speed of light
- energy related to forces on electrically-charged particles and the movement of those particles
- machine made up of two or more simple machines
- radiant energy emitted by the sun
- a triangular shaped tool, a portable inclined plane, and one of the six simple machines
28 Clues: occurs when an object vibrates • radiant energy emitted by the sun • the complete path of an electric current • a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal • machine made up of two or more simple machines • Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds • radiant energy that travels in waves at the speed of light • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2013-06-02
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- machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- plane/ A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- pair/ A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices.
- A triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable inclined plane of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.
- A device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement.
- first law of motion/ Objects that do not experience any net force will continue to move in a straight line with a constant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
- linkage/ An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement.
- / A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation.
- machine/A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- pair / An ideal joint that constrains contact between a point, line or plane in the moving body to a corresponding point line or plane in the fixed body.
- and axle/ A machine in two parts rotate together in to transfer force from one to the other.
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- machine/ A machine formed from a set of simple machines connected in series with the output force of one providing the input force to the next. For example a bench vise consists of a lever in series with a screw, and a simple gear train consists of a number of gears connected in series.
- pair / A constraint that requires a curve or surface in the moving body to maintain contact with a curve or surface in the fixed body.
- motion/ The motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension.
- law of conservation of mechanical energy/ The mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant in time, as long as the system is free of friction and other non-conservative forces.
- joint / A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- joint/ A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- wheel on an axle that is designed to support movement of a cable or belt along its circumference.
- A rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque.
- pair / A connection between two bodies that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
- joint/ A linear sliding movement between two bodies, and is often called a slider, as in the slider-crank linkage.
- A type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
- The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
- / A mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque to a linear force.
- / A structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending.
25 Clues: / A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. • joint/ A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • joint / A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • pair/ A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices. • linkage/ An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement. • ...
Forces & Simple Machines 2015-01-11
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- The type of lever where the fulcrum is placed between the load and the effort, as in the seesaw, crowbar, and balance scale.
- The type of lever where the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.
- One of the simple machines, a plane surface inclined to the horizon, or forming with a horizontal plane any angle but a right angle.
- A wheel, with a grooved rim for carrying a line, that turns in a frame or block and serves to change the direction of or to transmit force.
- Strength or power exerted upon an object.
- The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism.
- The type of lever where the effort is placed between the load and the fulcrum.
- The energy stored in chemical bonds.
- Accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.
- Work done or energy transferred per unit of time.
- Equal to the work per unit mass that is done by the force of gravity to move an object to a fixed reference location.
- Energy of vibrations.
- Input force is the initial force used to get a machine to begin working.
- A piece of hard material with two principal faces meeting in a sharply acute angle, for raising, holding, or splitting objects by applying a pounding or driving force, as from a hammer.
- A threaded cylindrical pin or rod with a head at one end, engaging a threaded hole and used either as a fastener or as a simple machine for applying power.
- A rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.
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- The energy obtained if something is stretched or compressed and has the ability to bounce back.
- A pulley that has an axle mounted in bearings attached to a supporting structure.
- An exertion of power.
- A pulley that is a combination of fixed and a movable pulleys forms a block and tackle.
- The force that is exerted from the input force to create motion of the resisting object.
- A simple machine consisting, in its typical form, of a cylindrical drum to which a wheel concentric with the drum is firmly fastened.
- Exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- The energy of motion.
- A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- A pulley that has an axle in a movable block.
26 Clues: An exertion of power. • The energy of motion. • Energy of vibrations. • The energy stored in chemical bonds. • Strength or power exerted upon an object. • A pulley that has an axle in a movable block. • Work done or energy transferred per unit of time. • The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism. • ...
Simple Machines Review 2022-11-01
20 Clues: Ramp • Mass • Axle • Push • Pull • Lift • Screw • Force • Wedge • Wheel • Heavy • Light • Lever • Pulley • Simple • Weight • Machine • Complex • Gravity • Inclined Plane
Simple & Complex Machines 2021-03-29
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- A single fixed pulley only offers this kind of advantage
- are responsible for for allowing a driver to apply a large or small force to move objects slowly or quickly.
- directional transfer of motion in an eggbeater (3 words).
- the smaller self-contained system in a complex machine.
- this component transfers your energy from the pedals to the wheel on a bicycle.
- transmissions and this both transfer force in a system.
- Romans used these to move water inland to their cities.
- Humans and ____________ were used as a source of energy in early machines.
- the gear where the force is directed is called the ______________ gear.
- a single fixed pulley requires _________ the force of a single moveable pulley.
- gaining force requires you lose an advantage on the _______________.
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- this tool is a simple machine that multiplies force.
- Archimedes based his design off this type of simple machine.
- multiple simple machines working together for one purpose are considered to be a ______.
- this early bicycle only used levers and wheel and axels.
- the gear that supplies the energy is called the _____________ gear.
- Having the fulcrum next to the _______ will provide the greatest mechanical advantage.
- the pivot point on a lever
- a level system where the fulcrum is in between the load and the effort is this class.
- a larger gear turning a smaller is a ___________________ gear.
- a hammer is this type of simple machine.
- Persian wheel (other term).
- this common compound simple machine uses levers and wedges.
- where is the fulcrum of a diving board?
- motion, Screws function by converting rotational motion into this.
- a simple machine used to increase the force of moving an object.
26 Clues: the pivot point on a lever • Persian wheel (other term). • where is the fulcrum of a diving board? • a hammer is this type of simple machine. • this tool is a simple machine that multiplies force. • the smaller self-contained system in a complex machine. • transmissions and this both transfer force in a system. • Romans used these to move water inland to their cities. • ...
Simple Machines Review 2022-09-06
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- 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
- number of different types of simple machines
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
- pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
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- a type of machine with multiple simple machines
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
- wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- a push or pull on an object
- wedge used for chopping wood
- lever used for digging holes in the ground
- wedge used for cutting food
20 Clues: a push or pull on an object • 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 • number of different types of simple machines • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • a type of machine with multiple simple machines • wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2022-11-17
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- Work done on a machine.
- The ratio of force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine.
- You can increase the mechanical advantage of a wedge by __________ it.
- force The force applied by a machine.
- This simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
- This simple machine is a slanted surface used to raise an object up a certain height.
- The force applied to move a load on a lever.
- This simple machine is just an inclined plane that moves.
- This simple machine is just a lever that rotates in a circular motion around an axis.
- When finding the mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle system, you need to measure each object's _____.
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- The effort, or force, is found in the middle between the fulcrum and the load/resistance in this kind of lever.
- This is also known as a combination of two or more simple machines, such as a wheel barrel or a pair of scissors.
- When finding the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane, divide the length of the ramp by the ______.
- A device that makes work easier to accomplish.
- A bar that is free to pivot, or move about, a fixed point when an input force is applied.
- This type of lever has the fulcrum located between the effort force and the resistance/load.
- The mechanical advantage of a screw increases when the ________ on the screw are closer together.
- This type of lever has the resistance/load in between the fulcrum and the effort force.
- The force applied to a machine.
- This simple machine is a chain, belt, or rope wrapped around a wheel that changes the direction of the effort force on an object.
- The weight or resistance that the lever is moving.
- The pivot point of a lever (where it rotates around).
- Work done by a machine.
- The smaller wheel in a certain kind of machine is referred to as this.
24 Clues: Work done on a machine. • Work done by a machine. • The force applied to a machine. • force The force applied by a machine. • The force applied to move a load on a lever. • A device that makes work easier to accomplish. • The weight or resistance that the lever is moving. • The pivot point of a lever (where it rotates around). • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2021-04-19
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- This is the fulcrum of the third-class lever that allows you to show how strong you are
- These wedges make a bulletin board more useful
- Wheel and axle often used by bakers to make pie crusts
- A door is not much good without these wheel and axles
- A wedge often used together with a knife when dining
- Wheelchairs can use this inclined plane instead of stairs
- These inclined planes sometimes come in flights
- Nails aren't much use without this lever
- You can find this first-class lever on a playground
- This wheel and axle is essential for eating canned food
- Your car takes this inclined plane to the top of a mountain
- This wheel and axle makes it a lot easier to eat a certain cheesy Italian specialty
- A pulley at the top of these lets you raise Old Glory
- Hit a grand slam with this lever
- A good screw to have if you are afraid of the dark
- This lever gets use in the Fall, especially near trees
- This screw makes it easier to drink wine
- Dull writing utensils have no point without these wedges
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- This wedge keeps a door where it belongs
- These use pulleys to let light into a room or shut it out
- Like shoes....If shoes had wheels and axles
- Every driver should have one of these wheel and axles
- Your smile would look funny without these wedges
- This screw makes it easier to change a tire
- You use this wedge to split wood
- This inclined plane is similar to stairs but requires less effort
- You can't slice or dice without this wedge
- This screw lets you change cold water to hot water and back again
- This popular inclined plane is found on most playgrounds
- Pirates dig for buried treasure with this wedge
- Squirrels would probably like this lever
- Many of these environmentally-friendly solar-powered clothes dryers have pulleys
- The fulcrum of this first class lever allows you to nod your head up and down.
- Robin Hood would be lost without these wedges
34 Clues: You use this wedge to split wood • Hit a grand slam with this lever • This wedge keeps a door where it belongs • Nails aren't much use without this lever • Squirrels would probably like this lever • This screw makes it easier to drink wine • You can't slice or dice without this wedge • Like shoes....If shoes had wheels and axles • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2013-06-03
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- first law of motion Objects that do not experience any net force will continue to move in a straight line with a constant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
- A triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable inclined plane of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.
- The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
- law of conservation of mechanical energy The mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant in time, as long as the system is free of friction and other non-conservative forces.
- linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement.
- machine A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- A wheel on an axle that is designed to support movement of a cable or belt along its circumference.
- joint A linear sliding movement between two bodies, and is often called a slider, as in the slider-crank linkage.
- and axle A machine in two parts rotate together in to transfer force from one to the other.
- motion The motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension.
- A machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- A mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque to a linear force.
- machine A machine formed from a set of simple machines connected in series with the output force of one providing the input force to the next. For example a bench vise consists of a lever in series with a screw, and a simple gear train consists of a number of gears connected in series.
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- pair A connection between two bodies that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
- A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation.
- A device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement.
- joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- A structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending.
- joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- pair A constraint that requires a curve or surface in the moving body to maintain contact with a curve or surface in the fixed body.
- pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices.
- pair An ideal joint that constrains contact between a point, line or plane in the moving body to a corresponding point line or plane in the fixed body.
- plane A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- A rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque.
- A type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
25 Clues: A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. • joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement. • pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices. • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2013-06-03
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- joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- law of conservation of mechanical energy/ The mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant in time, as long as the system is free of friction and other non-conservative forces.
- A mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque to a linear force.
- A structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending.
- pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices.
- joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- A type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
- A device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement.
- motion The motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension.
- plane A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- A triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable inclined plane of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.
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- The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
- pair A connection between two bodies that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
- A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation.
- pair An ideal joint that constrains contact between a point, line or plane in the moving body to a corresponding point line or plane in the fixed body.
- A rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque.
- linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement.
- joint A linear sliding movement between two bodies, and is often called a slider, as in the slider-crank linkage.
- A machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- first law of motion Objects that do not experience any net force will continue to move in a straight line with a constant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
- pair A constraint that requires a curve or surface in the moving body to maintain contact with a curve or surface in the fixed body.
- a wheel on an axle that is designed to support movement of a cable or belt along its circumference.
- and axle A machine in two parts rotate together in to transfer force from one to the other.
- machine A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- machine A machine formed from a set of simple machines connected in series with the output force of one providing the input force to the next. For example a bench vise consists of a lever in series with a screw, and a simple gear train consists of a number of gears connected in series.
25 Clues: A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. • joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices. • linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement. • ...
Simple Machines & Work 2017-12-08
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- A nail or rod shaped piece with a spiral groove and slotted head designed to to be inserted in an object by rotating.
- The force you put on the machine.
- Represents the force that a specific object has as a result of the input force.
- The rate which work is done or energy is being converted.
- A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used to raise or lower a load.
- Using a force to move an object over a distance.
- A machine that consists of more than one simple machine.
- The force which an effort force has to overcome in order to do work on an object.
- A lever in which the fulcrum or pivot point is located between the effort force and resistance.
- The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, assessing the performance of a machine.
- A wheel with a rim of that a cord or rope fits around.
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- The fixed point that a lever moves on.
- Mechanisms that use mechanical advantage to multiply force; it makes work easier.
- A bar that pivots on a a fixed point or fulcrum.
- The force applied at one point on the lever in order to move an object.
- A lever in which the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.
- The pivot point around which a lever is supported and turns.
- A lever in which the force is between the load and the fulcrum.
- The SI unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one meter.
- A simple lifting machine that consist of a rope that unwinds from a wheel onto a shaft joined to the wheel.
- The SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second.
- The ratio of the energy delivered by a machine to the energy needed in operating the machine.
- A piece of material that has a thick end and tapering to a thin end, that is used to drive between two objects or parts of a object to separate them.
23 Clues: The force you put on the machine. • The fixed point that a lever moves on. • A bar that pivots on a a fixed point or fulcrum. • Using a force to move an object over a distance. • The SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second. • A wheel with a rim of that a cord or rope fits around. • A machine that consists of more than one simple machine. • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2013-06-02
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- machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- plane/ A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- pair/ A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices.
- A triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable inclined plane of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.
- A device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement.
- first law of motion/ Objects that do not experience any net force will continue to move in a straight line with a constant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
- linkage/ An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement.
- / A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation.
- machine/A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- pair / An ideal joint that constrains contact between a point, line or plane in the moving body to a corresponding point line or plane in the fixed body.
- and axle/ A machine in two parts rotate together in to transfer force from one to the other.
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- machine/ A machine formed from a set of simple machines connected in series with the output force of one providing the input force to the next. For example a bench vise consists of a lever in series with a screw, and a simple gear train consists of a number of gears connected in series.
- pair / A constraint that requires a curve or surface in the moving body to maintain contact with a curve or surface in the fixed body.
- motion/ The motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension.
- law of conservation of mechanical energy/ The mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant in time, as long as the system is free of friction and other non-conservative forces.
- joint / A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- joint/ A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- wheel on an axle that is designed to support movement of a cable or belt along its circumference.
- A rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque.
- pair / A connection between two bodies that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
- joint/ A linear sliding movement between two bodies, and is often called a slider, as in the slider-crank linkage.
- A type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
- The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
- / A mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque to a linear force.
- / A structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending.
25 Clues: / A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. • joint/ A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • joint / A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • pair/ A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices. • linkage/ An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement. • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2013-06-03
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- pair A constraint that requires a curve or surface in the moving body to maintain contact with a curve or surface in the fixed body.
- The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
- A device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement.
- and axle A machine in two parts rotate together in to transfer force from one to the other.
- joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices.
- machine A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
- linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement.
- A wheel on an axle that is designed to support movement of a cable or belt along its circumference.
- first law of motion Objects that do not experience any net force will continue to move in a straight line with a constant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
- plane A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- A structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending.
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- A type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
- A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation.
- A rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque.
- joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.
- joint A linear sliding movement between two bodies, and is often called a slider, as in the slider-crank linkage.
- A mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque to a linear force.
- pair An ideal joint that constrains contact between a point, line or plane in the moving body to a corresponding point line or plane in the fixed body.
- law of conservation of mechanical energy The mechanical energy of an isolated system remains constant in time, as long as the system is free of friction and other non-conservative forces.
- A triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable inclined plane of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.
- machine A machine formed from a set of simple machines connected in series with the output force of one providing the input force to the next. For example a bench vise consists of a lever in series with a screw, and a simple gear train consists of a number of gears connected in series.
- pair A connection between two bodies that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
- A machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- motion The motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension.
25 Clues: A circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. • joint A one-degree-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • joint A two-degrees-of-freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms. • linkage An assembly of bodies connected to manage forces and movement. • pair A constraint that comprises belts, chains, and such other devices. • ...
Simple Machines - Moulder 2024-11-13
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- The transfer of energy when a force is applied over a distance (Work = Force × Distance).
- Force The force exerted by the machine on the load.
- Force The force applied to the machine by the user.
- A toothed wheel that meshes with another gear to transfer motion and force, typically used to change the speed or direction of movement.
- Advantage (MA) The factor by which a machine multiplies the effort force; it’s a measure of how much easier a task becomes with a simple machine.
- Lever The load is between the effort and the fulcrum (e.g., a wheelbarrow).
- A triangular-shaped tool that converts a force applied to its blunt end into forces perpendicular to its inclined sides (e.g., a knife or an axe).
- The force you apply to a simple machine to overcome a load.
- Plane A flat surface set at an angle to the horizontal, used to raise a heavy object by applying less force over a longer distance.
- A rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point (fulcrum) to lift or move a load.
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- Lever The fulcrum is between the effort and the load (e.g., a seesaw).
- The pivot point or support about which a lever rotates.
- Lever The effort is between the fulcrum and the load (e.g., a baseball bat).
- The object or weight that needs to be moved or lifted using a simple machine.
- The ratio of useful work output to the work input, often expressed as a percentage.
- A twisted inclined plane that converts rotational force into linear force, often used to hold objects together or lift them.
- The length over which a force is applied or the movement of the load.
- A wheel with a groove around it that holds a rope or cable; used to change the direction of a force and lift objects.
- and Axle A large wheel attached to a smaller axle; turning the wheel moves the axle, or vice versa, to reduce the effort needed to move a load.
- A push or pull that can cause an object to move or change its motion.
20 Clues: Force The force exerted by the machine on the load. • Force The force applied to the machine by the user. • The pivot point or support about which a lever rotates. • The force you apply to a simple machine to overcome a load. • The length over which a force is applied or the movement of the load. • ...
Chapter 8 Vocab 2021-04-27
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- a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or a cable.
- a simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes.
- a double inclined plane that moves.
- the rate at which work is done.
- the work done by machines
- a device that helps make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force.
- comparison of a machine’s work output and with the work input.
- the unit used to express joules per second.
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- a simple machine consisting of a that pivots at a fixed point, called fulcrum.
- a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface
- the unit used to express Newton-meter.
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
- an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral.
- the work you do on a machine.
- occurs when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.
15 Clues: the work done by machines • the work you do on a machine. • the rate at which work is done. • a double inclined plane that moves. • the unit used to express Newton-meter. • the unit used to express joules per second. • an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral. • a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface • ...
Simple Machines 2023-04-13
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- is the transfer of energy from one physical system to another.
- is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
- is gaining increased force or extended motion by means of machine.
- is when you wrap a rope or cable over a grooved wheel.
- converts movement from one side of the fulcrum to movement in the opposite direction on the other side of the fulcrum.
- is used to push two objects apart. It is made with two inclined planes that form a sharp edge to split things apart.
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- combining two or more simple machines so that they function together to make work easier
- is a sloping surface that alters the force required to move the load in a perpendicular direction.
- is a rotating lever that moves around a fulcrum
- is a basic device used to make work easier.
- the point in which a lever pivots around
- is one of a set of toothed wheels that work together to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the crank of a bicycle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).
12 Clues: the point in which a lever pivots around • is a basic device used to make work easier. • is a rotating lever that moves around a fulcrum • is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. • is when you wrap a rope or cable over a grooved wheel. • is the transfer of energy from one physical system to another. • ...
Simple Machines 2023-03-16
12 Clues: FOI • IFO • FIO • does move. • doesnt move. • grooved wheel. • system of pulleys. • has a cylindrical post. • one or more sloping sides. • pivots around a fixed point. • reduces the amount of force required to work. • two attached parts rotating at the same time.
Simple Machines 2021-12-17
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- a rope wrapped around a wheel
- a bar that is free to turn on a fixed point called a fulcrum
- a machine that combines two or more simple machines
- a pulley that doesn’t move
- a pulley that moves
- an inclined plane that turns around a central point
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- a device that makes work easier with only one movement
- a slanted surface or ramp
- an inclined plane with 2 sloping sides instead of one
- a machine consisting of two wheels of different sizes that rotate together
- a measure of how much of the work put into a machine is changed to useful
- the transfer of energy through motion
- put out by a machine
13 Clues: a pulley that moves • put out by a machine • a slanted surface or ramp • a pulley that doesn’t move • a rope wrapped around a wheel • the transfer of energy through motion • a machine that combines two or more simple machines • an inclined plane that turns around a central point • an inclined plane with 2 sloping sides instead of one • ...
Simple Machines 2025-01-17
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- A round object connected to a rod to help reduce friction
- The part of the lever where force is applied.
- A tool or device that makes work easier
- A measure of how much a machine multiplies force.
- A wheel with a rope that helps lift heavy objects.
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- A spiral-shaped inclined plane
- The fixed point on which a lever pivots.
- The resistance or load being moved by a lever
- A bar that pivots on a fixed point.
- Two inclined planes placed back to back, used to split or cut.
- The force applied to an object to make it move
- A simple machine with a slanted surface to help move objects.
12 Clues: A spiral-shaped inclined plane • A bar that pivots on a fixed point. • A tool or device that makes work easier • The fixed point on which a lever pivots. • The resistance or load being moved by a lever • The part of the lever where force is applied. • The force applied to an object to make it move • A measure of how much a machine multiplies force. • ...
Simple machines 2025-12-15
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- an inclined plane (a ramp) wrapped around a cylinder, used to convert rotational motion into linear motion
- changes the force and increases motion from work
- a Minecraft object
- stored energy
- in cars
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- 1/2 mass(kg)x velocity^2 (answer in joules)
- "I am one with the _____" -Chirrut ÃŽmwe
- a machine that has multiple simple machines in it
- a ramp
- includes rope
- W=fd(answer in joules)
- door stopper
12 Clues: a ramp • in cars • door stopper • includes rope • stored energy • a Minecraft object • W=fd(answer in joules) • "I am one with the _____" -Chirrut ÃŽmwe • 1/2 mass(kg)x velocity^2 (answer in joules) • changes the force and increases motion from work • a machine that has multiple simple machines in it • ...
Simple Machines 2023-02-17
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- number of simple machines
- The amount of moving parts a simple machine has
- created the first simple machine
- machines Uses multiple simple machines to work it
- Considered a wheel and axle
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- When the first simple machine was created
- Necessary to get a simple machine working
- Found on the cap of a pickle jar
- things apart What a wedge does
- The ancient civilization that used a simple machine to create the pyramids
10 Clues: number of simple machines • Considered a wheel and axle • things apart What a wedge does • created the first simple machine • Found on the cap of a pickle jar • When the first simple machine was created • Necessary to get a simple machine working • The amount of moving parts a simple machine has • machines Uses multiple simple machines to work it • ...
Luke B Chapter 8 21 vocab words 2021-04-28
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- is a comparison of a machines work output with the work input
- the unit used to express work
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
- a simple machine consisting of two circular object of different sizes
- a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or a cable
- the unit used to express power is joules per second which is more simply called
- a device that helps make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force
- the work done by a machine
- a simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots at a fixed point
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- a simple machine that is straight, slanted surface
- tells you how many times the machine multiples force
- a double inclined plane that moves
- the work you do on a machine
- the rate at which work is done
- an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral
- occurs when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force
16 Clues: the work done by a machine • the work you do on a machine • the unit used to express work • the rate at which work is done • a double inclined plane that moves • an inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral • a simple machine that is straight, slanted surface • tells you how many times the machine multiples force • machines that are made of two or more simple machines • ...
Simple Machines Crossword! 2022-01-16
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- The strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. A push of pull
- The general quantity or distance or something
- A wheel attached to a rod, used to move objects with less force
- Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- Machine A simple device used to make work easier, usually only has one function or movement.
- The force used to make a machine work.
- A wheel and axle with a rope attached, used to lift and move heavy objects
- A device used to make work easier
- An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder
- An object that is being moved.
- The value of work done using a machine. Compared to trying to do work without a machine.
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- The point of which a lever is supported and turns
- A triangle- shaped tool used to separate two objects
- A flat surface placed at an angle, used to move an object to a different height
- A bar attached to a fulcrum used to lift heavy objects
- Natural force that a machine, or individual must overcome to do work
- The transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
- The measurement of work
- The amount of work done. Or the amount of energy used in a certain period of time
19 Clues: The measurement of work • An object that is being moved. • A device used to make work easier • The force used to make a machine work. • The general quantity or distance or something • The point of which a lever is supported and turns • Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder • ...
simple machines 2023-03-13
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- output force is between fulcrum and input force
- inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
- system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulley
- bar that is free ti pivot around fixed point
- grooved wheel with a rope,chain or cable running along grooves
- an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides
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- input force is between fulcrum and output force
- fulcrum is between the input and output force
- attachted to something that doesnt move
- sloping surface, such as a ramp that reduced the amount of force required to do work
- consists of an axle attached to center of a larger wheel so that the wheel and axle rotate together
- one end of the rope is fixed and the wheel is free to move
12 Clues: attachted to something that doesnt move • bar that is free ti pivot around fixed point • fulcrum is between the input and output force • input force is between fulcrum and output force • output force is between fulcrum and input force • an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides • system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulley • ...
Simple Machines 2023-04-11
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- devices designed to make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force.
- a sloping surface used to lift heavy objects by applying a smaller force over a longer distance.
- a wheel with a groove that holds a rope or cable used to lift heavy objects by applying a smaller force over a greater distance.
- theoretical advantage of a machine assuming no friction or energy loss.
- machines four basic machines used to make work easier: lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane.
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- a compound machine that consists of a lever and a wedge.
- the number of times a machine multiplies the force applied.
- a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point called a fulcrum used to lift or move heavy objects by applying a smaller force over a longer distance.
- machines made up of two or more simple machines put together.
- a simple machine consisting of a wheel attached to an axle used to move heavy objects by rolling them on the wheel.
- a compound machine that consists of a wheel and axle, a lever, and a pulley.
- actual advantage of a machine, taking into account energy loss due to friction and other factors.
12 Clues: a compound machine that consists of a lever and a wedge. • the number of times a machine multiplies the force applied. • machines made up of two or more simple machines put together. • theoretical advantage of a machine assuming no friction or energy loss. • a compound machine that consists of a wheel and axle, a lever, and a pulley. • ...
Simple Machines 2021-03-01
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- What is a ramp wrapped around a rod?
- What's the distance between the threads of a screw?
- Simple Machines change size and direction of ?
- What type of simple machine is a catapult ?
- A simple machine that rotates around a central fulcrum
- These animals used to pulled trolley cars.
- The part of a lever around which it moves
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- What are wheels with teeth ?
- These are a type of ramp
- What type of staircase is like a screw?
- With a pulley system you use more ?
- What can change the direction of a force ?
12 Clues: These are a type of ramp • What are wheels with teeth ? • With a pulley system you use more ? • What is a ramp wrapped around a rod? • What type of staircase is like a screw? • The part of a lever around which it moves • These animals used to pulled trolley cars. • What can change the direction of a force ? • What type of simple machine is a catapult ? • ...
Simple Machines 2025-02-18
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- one or more wheels with a grooved rim around which a string or rope can pass
- symbol for output force
- what the person using a machine does
- the number that tells us how much a machine can multiply an input force
- devices that multiply and/or change the direction of forces; devices that do work
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- symbol is Wo
- symbol is Di
- a rigid plank that pivots on a fulcrum
- the percentage of work input that can become useful work output
- a solid wedge-shaped structure that a person can push an object up
- what a machine does
- symbol for work input
12 Clues: symbol is Wo • symbol is Di • what a machine does • symbol for work input • symbol for output force • what the person using a machine does • a rigid plank that pivots on a fulcrum • the percentage of work input that can become useful work output • a solid wedge-shaped structure that a person can push an object up • ...
Simple Machines 2016-09-20
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- Machines make this easier
- A see-saw is an example of a "First Order -----"
- The pivot point of a lever
- The small ridged machine that can be used to fasten two objects together
- A ramp is an example of a "-------- Plane"
- Wheels with teeth
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- A simple machine that rolls easily
- The force required to move a load
- A machine is never 100% efficient due to --------
- The simple machine that uses a rope and a wheel to lift loads
- A simple machine that looks like a triangle with a sharp point
- The rod that goes through a wheel and allows it to turn
12 Clues: Wheels with teeth • Machines make this easier • The pivot point of a lever • The force required to move a load • A simple machine that rolls easily • A ramp is an example of a "-------- Plane" • A see-saw is an example of a "First Order -----" • A machine is never 100% efficient due to -------- • The rod that goes through a wheel and allows it to turn • ...
Simple Machines 2016-02-18
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- a object you need to drive with
- this word is what the whole cross word puzzle is about
- has the word pull in it
- sounds like a tool use to cut down wood
- You need this object on a pulley
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- objects we use know
- a ramp but in a bigger word
- objects that make the job easier
- ''let me go up the____ with my bike''
- this word is a energy
- ''i need a ____ to put this wood in''
- ''can you push that_____ down so we can get out of here
12 Clues: objects we use know • this word is a energy • has the word pull in it • a ramp but in a bigger word • a object you need to drive with • objects that make the job easier • You need this object on a pulley • ''let me go up the____ with my bike'' • ''i need a ____ to put this wood in'' • sounds like a tool use to cut down wood • ...
Simple Machines 2014-08-10
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- The number of simple machines
- Person who invented simple machines
- The force applied
- The pivot point in a lever
- The resistant force
- A rigid bar that pivots over a fixed point
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- A device that makes life easier
- A simple machine
- The class of lever if long enough could move the Earth
- First Class Lever
- A force acting over a distance that moves an object
- The number of classes of levers
12 Clues: A simple machine • First Class Lever • The force applied • The resistant force • The pivot point in a lever • The number of simple machines • A device that makes life easier • The number of classes of levers • Person who invented simple machines • A rigid bar that pivots over a fixed point • A force acting over a distance that moves an object • ...
Simple Machines 2022-08-22
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- operated by means of fluid pressure
- an imaginary line that passes through an object or system around which the object or system rotates
- the weight that is moved using a simple machine
- a wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope can run to lift a load
- the pivot point
- a beam used to move a load
- a double inclined plane that tapers to a point, like a doorstop
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- a ridge or groove that spirals around a screw
- used in ancient times to launch heavy objects
- the force applied to move a load, usually the human part
- an inclined plane spiraled around an axis
- the slant of an inclined plane
12 Clues: the pivot point • a beam used to move a load • the slant of an inclined plane • operated by means of fluid pressure • an inclined plane spiraled around an axis • a ridge or groove that spirals around a screw • used in ancient times to launch heavy objects • the weight that is moved using a simple machine • the force applied to move a load, usually the human part • ...
Simple Machines 2021-05-07
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- when an object is moved a distance by a form of external force
- an object that is driven between 2 objects to separate them
- it changes direction of a force applied to the cord and is normally used to raise or lower heavy load
- the point the lever rests on
- raise to a higher level or position
- a plane at an angle which loads can be raised
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- physical action or movement
- a lifting machine with rope which unwinds from a wheel on to a cylindrical drum
- an object that applies mechanical power with several parts that each have an individual function making a task complete
- a set of things working together
- the action of something being moved or moving
- used to help move a heavy load on one end when pressure is applied to the other
12 Clues: physical action or movement • the point the lever rests on • a set of things working together • raise to a higher level or position • the action of something being moved or moving • a plane at an angle which loads can be raised • an object that is driven between 2 objects to separate them • when an object is moved a distance by a form of external force • ...
Simple Machines 2025-01-31
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- A simple machine that is made with 2 inclined planes back to back
- A sloping ramp that helps us push heavy things up
- This is an example of a wheel and axle that helps people get around (not a car)
- This is an example of a ramp you go down on in a park
- This is an example of a lever the Indigenous use to cut things
- A simple machine that includes a fulcrum, effort and load
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- This is an example of a lever found in the playground
- This is an example of a wedge Indigenous people used to split something
- A rope and a wheel that helps us lift heavy tings by pulling on it
- A round thing that rolls, making it easier to move around
- This is an example of a lever the Indigenous use in a canoe
- A small rod with grooves around it
12 Clues: A small rod with grooves around it • A sloping ramp that helps us push heavy things up • This is an example of a lever found in the playground • This is an example of a ramp you go down on in a park • A round thing that rolls, making it easier to move around • A simple machine that includes a fulcrum, effort and load • ...
Simple Machines 2025-01-21
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- a round tool with threads
- a round tool for movement,and its used in pulleys
- an apparatus used for carrying out a task
- a class of lever
- a triangular tool for lifting and lowering objects
- a class of lever
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- a changer of motion for a lever or other machine
- a complicated tool
- a connector of 2 wheels
- a simple machine for lifting things
- a description of a lever
- an item that needs lifting
- force put behind a task
- a class of lever
14 Clues: a class of lever • a class of lever • a class of lever • a complicated tool • a connector of 2 wheels • force put behind a task • a description of a lever • a round tool with threads • an item that needs lifting • a simple machine for lifting things • an apparatus used for carrying out a task • a changer of motion for a lever or other machine • ...
Simple Machines 2025-02-13
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- the mass that is moved by a simple machine
- a ramp that makes work easier
- can change the speed or direction of an object
- a simple machine used to raise things
- the point usually in the centre that a device turns on
- solid rigid bar that can lift things when force is applied to it
- a simple machine that is often used to push two things apart
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- when two forces are equal
- steepness of an inclined plane
- the support or point where a lever turns
- a device that does work- makes work easier
- the force needed to move an object
12 Clues: when two forces are equal • a ramp that makes work easier • steepness of an inclined plane • the force needed to move an object • a simple machine used to raise things • the support or point where a lever turns • the mass that is moved by a simple machine • a device that does work- makes work easier • can change the speed or direction of an object • ...
Ch. 10 Simple Machines 2022-02-17
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- two or more simple machines become this kind of machine
- what a machine does to force but not energy
- force involved in the change of magnitude or direction
- ration of output work to input work
- what is exerted on a machine
- this is used to install screws
- an example is a water bucket in a well
- an axe that chops down trees acts as a?
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- an example of a wheel and axle
- force exerted by the machine
- a ramp that makes it easier to transport heavy loads is?
- advantage that involves effort force and resistance force
- machines that use mechanical advantage to multiply force are?
- the number of simple machines
- determines a machine's IMA
- force exerted by a user on a machine
- allows humans to walk and run
- an efficient machine's MA and IMA are?
18 Clues: determines a machine's IMA • force exerted by the machine • what is exerted on a machine • the number of simple machines • allows humans to walk and run • an example of a wheel and axle • this is used to install screws • ration of output work to input work • force exerted by a user on a machine • an example is a water bucket in a well • an efficient machine's MA and IMA are? • ...
Simple Machines Crossword! 2022-01-16
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- A triangle- shaped tool used to separate two objects
- An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- The transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
- A flat surface placed at an angle, used to move an object to a different height
- An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder
- A bar attached to a fulcrum used to lift heavy objects
- The measurement of work
- The value of work done using a machine. Compared to trying to do work without a machine.
- A simple device used to make work easier, usually only has one function or movement.
- The point of which a lever is supported and turns
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- The general quantity or distance or something
- Natural force that a machine, or individual must overcome to do work
- The amount of work done. Or the amount of energy used in a certain period of time
- An object that is being moved.
- The strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. A push of pull
- A wheel and axle with a rope attached, used to lift and move heavy objects
- The force used to make a machine work.
- A wheel attached to a rod, used to move objects with less force
- A device used to make work easier
19 Clues: The measurement of work • An object that is being moved. • A device used to make work easier • The force used to make a machine work. • An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • The general quantity or distance or something • The point of which a lever is supported and turns • An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2021-09-05
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- a rigid bar that rotates on a fixed point
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- force acting on a moving object, also known as effort
- a sloped flat surface
- to make smaller
- a push or a pull
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- a rope around a grooved wheel
- to wrap around a cylinder
- simple machine that rolls
- to slope upwards
- a pointed object that splits objects apart
- another word for work
12 Clues: to make smaller • to slope upwards • a push or a pull • a sloped flat surface • another word for work • to wrap around a cylinder • simple machine that rolls • a rope around a grooved wheel • a rigid bar that rotates on a fixed point • a pointed object that splits objects apart • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • force acting on a moving object, also known as effort
Simple machines 2023-03-13
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- output force is between fulcrum and input force
- Inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
- machine that does work with only one movement of the machine
- one end of the rope is fixed and the wheel is free to move
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- two or more simple machines that operate togther
- Fulcrum is in the middle
- input force i between fulcrum and output force
- attached to something that doesn't move
- sloping surface
- system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulleys
- what fulcrum does
- bar that is free to pivot around fixed point
12 Clues: sloping surface • what fulcrum does • Fulcrum is in the middle • attached to something that doesn't move • bar that is free to pivot around fixed point • input force i between fulcrum and output force • output force is between fulcrum and input force • two or more simple machines that operate togther • system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulleys • ...
Simple Machines 2015-05-09
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- A short,sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place
- A piece of metal,etc. 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
- The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine
- Strength,energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
- A wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes, which acts to change the direction of a force applied to the cord and is used to raise heavy weights
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- A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move over the ground
- A sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised by ropes or chains
- A thing made,adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
- The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another
- A rod or spindle passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels
- The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
- A rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other
12 Clues: Strength,energy as an attribute of physical action or movement • A sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised by ropes or chains • A rod or spindle passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels • The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another • ...
Simple Machines 2022-04-21
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- are two or more simple machines that they function together to make work easier.
- is when you wrap a rope or cable over a grooved wheel. They can change the direction of force and the amount of force required to lift a load.
- is the transfer of energy from one physical system to another.
- is a sloping surface that alters the force required to move the load in a perpendicular direction.
- is used to push two objects apart. It is made with two inclined planes that form a sharp edge to split things apart.
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- is gaining increased force or extended motion by means of machine.
- is the point in which a lever pivots.
- is a basic device used to make work easier.
- is one of a set of toothed wheels that work together to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the crank of a bicycle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).
- is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
- is a rotating lever (the wheel) that moves around a fulcrum (the axle).
- converts movement from one side of the fulcrum to movement in the opposite direction on the other side of the fulcrum.
12 Clues: is the point in which a lever pivots. • is a basic device used to make work easier. • is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. • is the transfer of energy from one physical system to another. • is gaining increased force or extended motion by means of machine. • is a rotating lever (the wheel) that moves around a fulcrum (the axle). • ...
Simple Machines 2024-06-27
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- force used to operate a lever
- push or pull acting on an object
- group of pulleys mounted together in a frame or block, which provides significant mechanical advantage
- used to bridge the gap between high and low surfaces
- lever that can rotate about its centre, magnifying force or distance
- simple machine that reduces the effort needed to do work
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- lever that can change a weak force into a strong force
- resisting force the effort has to overcome.
- a special inclined plane with a thread that wraps around a centre core
- turning point of a lever
- simple machine with a rope or chain in a groove around its edge that makes it easier to lift an object
- moves through an object, transferring the downward force into a side ways force
12 Clues: turning point of a lever • force used to operate a lever • push or pull acting on an object • resisting force the effort has to overcome. • used to bridge the gap between high and low surfaces • lever that can change a weak force into a strong force • simple machine that reduces the effort needed to do work • ...
Simple Machines 2020-10-25
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- When a force acts upon an object to cause it to move
- An object being moved
- An object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart.
- The support on which a lever moves when it is used to lift something
- Machine A machine that consists of more than one simple machine
- Machine A device that makes work easier by allowing force (push or pull) to be applied to an object over increased distances with less effort
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- and Axle A wheel with a rod, called an axle, through its center that lifts or moves loads
- A stiff bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum which lifts or moves loads
- Plane A slanting surface connecting a lower level to a higher level.
- The force you put into a machine
- An inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds things together or lifts materials.
- A simple machine that uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower or move a load
12 Clues: An object being moved • The force you put into a machine • When a force acts upon an object to cause it to move • Machine A machine that consists of more than one simple machine • Plane A slanting surface connecting a lower level to a higher level. • The support on which a lever moves when it is used to lift something • ...
Simple Machines 2015-09-20
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- Egyptians used _____ to build the pyramids.
- Simple Machines provide us with a __________ Advantage.
- This force works against falling objects.
- The number of classes of levers
- Simple machine used to cut through things.
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- Used by the ancient Greeks to draw water to the surface.
- A rotating wheel with a grooves circumference
- Toothed wheels that transmit a rotational force.
- The pivot point on a lever.
- Machine Machines that have a single or no moving parts.
- Units used to measure force.
- A claw hammer is an example of a _______ class lever.
12 Clues: The pivot point on a lever. • Units used to measure force. • The number of classes of levers • This force works against falling objects. • Simple machine used to cut through things. • Egyptians used _____ to build the pyramids. • A rotating wheel with a grooves circumference • Toothed wheels that transmit a rotational force. • ...
Simple Machines 2022-06-07
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- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- wedge used for cutting food
- wedge used for chopping wood
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
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- wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- number of different types of simple machines
- Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
- pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
12 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • wedge used for chopping wood • fixed point on a lever that doesn't move • number of different types of simple machines • pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat • inclined plane that is often found on a playground • lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground • Pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object • ...
Simple Machines 2025-11-13
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- The speed and direction of motion of an object
- Force that resists the sliding or rolling of one object over another
- A rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load.
- The force that is exerted on the lever
- To make smaller
- The force which an effort force must overcome in order to work on an object.
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- The energy you need to displace an object in a given time
- A heavy or a bulky object that requires effort to move or lift the load
- _____ class lever, the effort is located between the load and the fulcrum
- _____ class lever, the load is located between the effort and the fulcrum
- The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
- _____ class lever, the fulcrum is located between the load and the effort
12 Clues: To make smaller • The force that is exerted on the lever • The speed and direction of motion of an object • The energy you need to displace an object in a given time • Force that resists the sliding or rolling of one object over another • A heavy or a bulky object that requires effort to move or lift the load • ...
Simple Machines Crossword! 2012-12-12
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- The weight of an object.
- A pulley system that uses at least one fixed pulley and one moveable pulley.
- Another word for an inclined plane.
- An axe is one example of this simple machine.
- An example of a pulley system using two fixed pulleys.
- _________machines make our lives easier. There are six of them.
- The amount of effort force needed to lift a load using a moveable pulley system.
- A spiral staircase looks like this simple machine.
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- A fixed pulley helps make lifting the load easier because you can pull down with your whole _____.
- A push or pull.
- In a ______ pulley system the effort force is directed up
- The direction of effort force in a combined pulley system.
- The force attracting all objects on Earth towards the ground.
- The direction of effort force when you are not using any pulley.
- A ________ pulley has one pulley that is firmly attached to a structure.
- The point that a lever pivots around.
- A special type of wheel and axle that has teeth.
- The force needed to lift a load.
- One of the simple machines that makes lifting heavy loads easier.
19 Clues: A push or pull. • The weight of an object. • The force needed to lift a load. • Another word for an inclined plane. • The point that a lever pivots around. • An axe is one example of this simple machine. • A special type of wheel and axle that has teeth. • A spiral staircase looks like this simple machine. • An example of a pulley system using two fixed pulleys. • ...
Simple Machines Crossword! 2022-01-16
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- The strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. A push of pull
- The general quantity or distance or something
- A wheel attached to a rod, used to move objects with less force
- Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- Machine A simple device used to make work easier, usually only has one function or movement.
- The force used to make a machine work.
- A wheel and axle with a rope attached, used to lift and move heavy objects
- A device used to make work easier
- An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder
- An object that is being moved.
- The value of work done using a machine. Compared to trying to do work without a machine.
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- The point of which a lever is supported and turns
- A triangle- shaped tool used to separate two objects
- A flat surface placed at an angle, used to move an object to a different height
- A bar attached to a fulcrum used to lift heavy objects
- Natural force that a machine, or individual must overcome to do work
- The transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
- The measurement of work
- The amount of work done. Or the amount of energy used in a certain period of time
19 Clues: The measurement of work • An object that is being moved. • A device used to make work easier • The force used to make a machine work. • The general quantity or distance or something • The point of which a lever is supported and turns • Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder • ...
Vocabulary Review 2015-02-19
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- machine made of two or more simple machines.
- mass x acceleration
- a hammer or wheel barrow is an example of this simple machine.
- an ax is an example of this type of simple machine.
- unit of power
- step by step method used to solve problems. Includes hypothesis, data collection, and conclusions
- downward pull exerted on an object by the Earth
- speed in a direction.
- a wave that travels at right angle to the medium.
- tendency of an object to stay in motion or at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
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- force divided by mass
- rope or cable wrapped around a wheel.
- factor tested in an experiment.
- unit for work
- product of the mass and velocity of an object.
- distance divided by time.
- force that opposes motion.
- ramp used to lift object
- inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- transfer of energy by a force from one body to another.
- one of six basic types of machines which are the basis of all other machines.
- the knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts and formulate laws.
22 Clues: unit for work • unit of power • mass x acceleration • force divided by mass • speed in a direction. • ramp used to lift object • distance divided by time. • force that opposes motion. • factor tested in an experiment. • rope or cable wrapped around a wheel. • inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • machine made of two or more simple machines. • ...
Energy & Simple Machines 2022-01-19
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- triangle shaped tool that comes to a point at one end
- stored, get ready energy
- the ability to do work
- comes in from the Sun, our eyes can detect it
- transfer of energy involving movement of an object, PE+KE=?
- an inclined plane wrapped around in a circle, useful to hold things together
- made of 2 or more simple machines
- changing energy from one form to another
- bar that rotates around a fixed point called the fulcrum
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- large circular object that turns around a smaller rod/pole in the center of it
- type of machine that makes work easier
- type of chemical energy found in your iPad
- used to change the direction or size of the force
- percentage of energy put into a machine that is used to produce work
- energy released as waste, moves from hot to cold
- force that causes an object to be moved/displaced
- flat surface that is higher on one end
- moving energy from one place to another
- energy due to motion
19 Clues: energy due to motion • the ability to do work • stored, get ready energy • made of 2 or more simple machines • type of machine that makes work easier • flat surface that is higher on one end • moving energy from one place to another • changing energy from one form to another • type of chemical energy found in your iPad • comes in from the Sun, our eyes can detect it • ...
Simple Machines Crossword! 2022-01-16
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- Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- The transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
- The value of work done using a machine. Compared to trying to do work without a machine.
- Machine A simple device used to make work easier, usually only has one function or movement.
- A triangle- shaped tool used to separate two objects
- The point of which a lever is supported and turns
- The general quantity or distance or something
- A flat surface placed at an angle, used to move an object to a different height
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- A wheel and axle with a rope attached, used to lift and move heavy objects
- A wheel attached to a rod, used to move objects with less force
- Natural force that a machine, or individual must overcome to do work
- The amount of work done. Or the amount of energy used in a certain period of time
- An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder
- A device used to make work easier
- An object that is being moved.
- The force used to make a machine work.
- The strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. A push of pull
- The measurement of work
- A bar attached to a fulcrum used to lift heavy objects
19 Clues: The measurement of work • An object that is being moved. • A device used to make work easier • The force used to make a machine work. • The general quantity or distance or something • The point of which a lever is supported and turns • Thread An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • An inclined plane that is coiled around a cylinder • ...
LBK 2022-06-08
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- How many simple machines are there?
- This simple machine raise and lower things.
- These things help us work and play.
- I can play on this inclined plane.
- Not boring.
- A door stop is this kind of simple machine.
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- A ramp is this kind of simple machine.
- Easy.
- Cars use this simple machine to move.
- A bottle cap.
- A see-saw is this kind of simple machine.
11 Clues: Easy. • Not boring. • A bottle cap. • I can play on this inclined plane. • How many simple machines are there? • These things help us work and play. • Cars use this simple machine to move. • A ramp is this kind of simple machine. • A see-saw is this kind of simple machine. • This simple machine raise and lower things. • A door stop is this kind of simple machine.
Mechanical systems 2021-01-06
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- An elevator makes use of this type of simple machine
- Energy of motion
- An auger is an example of this type of simple machine
- Stored energy
- Needed to make machines work
- A push or a pull
- Part of a complex machine that transfers force from one part of the machine to another (not a simple machine)
- A doorknob is an example of this type of simple machine
- A machine that contains several simple machines
- A knife blade is an example of this type of simple machine
- Plane A ramp is an example of this type of simple machine
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- The amount by which a machine can multiply a force
- If you want to use less force on a machine, you must move a greater ________________.
- The type of energy a car has with a full tank of gas, driving down the road
- The type of energy used to make a toaster work
- Done when a force acts on an object and moves it a distance
- A simple machine that makes lifting heavy loads easier and has a fulcrum
- How well a device uses energy
- Heat energy
19 Clues: Heat energy • Stored energy • Energy of motion • A push or a pull • Needed to make machines work • How well a device uses energy • The type of energy used to make a toaster work • A machine that contains several simple machines • The amount by which a machine can multiply a force • An elevator makes use of this type of simple machine • ...
Work, Power, & Simple Machines Unit Crossword 2022-03-22
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- The unit for force.
- The amount of work completed in a certain period of time is called ___.
- A(n) ___ ___ combines two or more simple machines together into a single machine.
- A(n) ___ ___ is a device that makes work easier.
- The number of times a machine multiplies your effort force is called its ___ ___.
- A jelly jar top is an example of a(n) ___.
- A flagpole is an example of a(n) ___.
- Simple machines can change the ___ at which the resistance moves.
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- Simple machines can change the ___ or distance through which the force is applied.
- ___ is done when an object is moved through a distance in the direction of the applied force.
- A ramp is an example of a(n) ___.
- An axe is an example of a(n) ___.
- Simple machines change the ___ needed to give you a mechanical advantage.
- Due to ___, the work put into a machine is always greater than the work output.
- The unit for work.
- You need more power to run up the stairs than to walk because it takes you less ___.
- When you ___ the friction, you increase the mechanical efficiency of the machine.
- You can determine the mechanical advantage of an incline plane by ___ the length of the incline by its height.
- A doorknob is an example of a(n) ___.
- The unit for power.
- The ratio of work output to work input is called ___.
- A hammer is an example of a(n) ___.
22 Clues: The unit for work. • The unit for force. • The unit for power. • A ramp is an example of a(n) ___. • An axe is an example of a(n) ___. • A hammer is an example of a(n) ___. • A doorknob is an example of a(n) ___. • A flagpole is an example of a(n) ___. • A jelly jar top is an example of a(n) ___. • A(n) ___ ___ is a device that makes work easier. • ...
Avas vocab puzzle 2021-04-28
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- a machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable
- (j) the Newton meter (n•m)
- a double inclined plane that moves
- an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral
- output force/input force
- tells you how many times the machine multiplies force
- occurs when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force
- machines that are made of two or more simple machines
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- (work output/work input)•100
- the work done by a machine
- a comparison between a machines work input and a machines output
- work/time
- force•distance
- machine that is a straight, slanted surface
- a machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes
- rate at which work is done
- a devise that makes work easier
- occurs when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force
- a simple machine that consists of a bar that pivots at a fixed point called a fulcrum
- joules per second
- the work done on a machine
- fixed point on a lever
22 Clues: work/time • force•distance • joules per second • fixed point on a lever • output force/input force • the work done by a machine • (j) the Newton meter (n•m) • rate at which work is done • the work done on a machine • (work output/work input)•100 • a devise that makes work easier • a double inclined plane that moves • an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral • ...
physics energy vocab 2019-02-20
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- a simple machine that is used for cutting things
- a bar that is free to move around a point if you pull it
- Energy- stored energy
- Circuit- a circuit with only one pathway
- Energy-energy with motion and position of everyday objects
- Circuit- a circuit that has more than pathway for electrons to flow
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- a simple machine that is shaped like a inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- Force- the force exerted on a machine
- plane- a simple machine that has a sloped surface and it's flat
- machines- one of the basic types of machines which are the basis for all other forms of machines
- a simple machine that has a rope and a wheel and makes things easier to carry
- Circuit-is a path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow.
- and axle- a simple machine that has two wheels and a bar and it makes things move
13 Clues: Energy- stored energy • Force- the force exerted on a machine • Circuit- a circuit with only one pathway • a simple machine that is used for cutting things • a bar that is free to move around a point if you pull it • Energy-energy with motion and position of everyday objects • plane- a simple machine that has a sloped surface and it's flat • ...
5th Science Chapter 7 Part 2 2024-10-29
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- This insect uses a lever action in it's legs when it jumps.
- The horizontal distance that a ramp covers.
- A tiny inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
- Simple machines do not reduce the amount of _____ being done.
- A beam or bar that pivots on a fixed point.
- An object that resists the force applied by simple machines.
- Another name for the fulcrum.
- A device that makes work easier and which has few or no moving parts.
- The maximum height of a ramp.
- The force that is applied to a simple machine.
- A straight, slanted surface used to raise an object.
- In this type of lever, the load is between the fulcrum and effort. Ex: Wheelbarrow (hyphen in answer)
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- When a simple machine is used to do work, often the work requires less ______ over a greater distance.
- A lever that has a wheel and rope attached to it that allows the user to change the direction of the force.
- A measure of the steepness of a slope.
- The point where a lever rotates or pivots.
- This is a combination of 2 inclined planes.
- This simple machine is used to draw a bucket of water up in a water well.
- These inclined planes reduce the amount of force needed to move an object.
- One of the earliest tools found.
- The handle of this tool is considered a lever.
- This type of lever has the fulcrum directly between the effort and the load. Ex: Seesaw (hyphen in answer)
- In this lever, the effort is between the load and the fulcrum. Ex. Tweezers (hyphen in answer)
- Simple machines can change the amount of ____ applied to an object.
- Simple machines can alter the ______ of the force applied to an object.
- When a longer ramp is used to decrease the amount of effort, the steepness of the _____ also decreases.
26 Clues: Another name for the fulcrum. • The maximum height of a ramp. • One of the earliest tools found. • A measure of the steepness of a slope. • The point where a lever rotates or pivots. • The horizontal distance that a ramp covers. • This is a combination of 2 inclined planes. • A beam or bar that pivots on a fixed point. • The handle of this tool is considered a lever. • ...
Atoms & Simple Machines 2025-06-09
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- the force you apply to the machine
- a rigid bar that pivots on a fulcrum
- positively charged subatomic particle
- the weight or force of the object you are trying to move with a lever or plane
- inclined _____ are useful to move vertically with less force
- center of atom where most of the mass is located
- a push or pull on an object, measured in Newtons (N)
- a simple machine often used to cut things
- this simple machine consists of a ____ and axle
- the basic unit of matter
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- subatomic particle with no charge
- vertical columns on the periodic table
- horizontal rows of the periodic table
- the ______ advantage of a machine tells you how much easier it makes a task
- Force times distance = ____
- bottle caps and nuts/bolts are examples of this machine
- a wheel and rope used to raise or lower heavy objects
- negatively charged subatomic particle
18 Clues: the basic unit of matter • Force times distance = ____ • subatomic particle with no charge • the force you apply to the machine • a rigid bar that pivots on a fulcrum • horizontal rows of the periodic table • positively charged subatomic particle • negatively charged subatomic particle • vertical columns on the periodic table • a simple machine often used to cut things • ...
Simple Machines 2016-10-17
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- A flat surface with one end higher than the other.
- ________ order levers have the fulcrum in the middle.
- Rod or bar that rests on a fulcrum or pivot.
- An inclined plane that wraps around a post.
- A tool used to make work easier.
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- A wheel with a groove that a rope runs through and attaches to a load.
- Is reduced when surfaces are smoother.
- Wheels with teeth.
- Two inclined planes joined together to form a point.
- A force that is needed to move a load.
- Allows a wheel to turn.
11 Clues: Wheels with teeth. • Allows a wheel to turn. • A tool used to make work easier. • Is reduced when surfaces are smoother. • A force that is needed to move a load. • An inclined plane that wraps around a post. • Rod or bar that rests on a fulcrum or pivot. • A flat surface with one end higher than the other. • Two inclined planes joined together to form a point. • ...
SIMPLE MACHINES 2021-08-10
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- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
- type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- wedge used for cutting food
- number of different types of simple machines
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- lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
- type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
- part of a water bottle with a screw
- inclined plane that is often found on a playground
- tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
- type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
- a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
11 Clues: wedge used for cutting food • part of a water bottle with a screw • 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 • tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper • type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod • ...
Simple Machines 2025-03-26
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- a rigid bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point
- compares the output work to the input work
- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- made of 2 circular or cylindrical objects fastened together that rotate about a common axis
- a device that allows you to do work in a way that is easier or more effective
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- a flat, sloped surface
- made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it
- the force the machine exerts on an object
- the force you exert on a machine
- a machine that uses 2 or more simple machines
- a device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end
11 Clues: a flat, sloped surface • the force you exert on a machine • the force the machine exerts on an object • compares the output work to the input work • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • a machine that uses 2 or more simple machines • a rigid bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point • made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it • ...
Simple Machines 2024-02-27
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- I have a slant
- When you use force to move a thing (object) closer to you
- I am two inclined planes
- I hold some of your toys together
- A fixed point upon which a lever rotates
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- I am part of push and pull
- I help wheel spin
- I come in three types
- I lift things with my wheel
- I roll
- When you use force to move a thing (object) away from you.
11 Clues: I roll • I have a slant • I help wheel spin • I come in three types • I am two inclined planes • I am part of push and pull • I lift things with my wheel • I hold some of your toys together • A fixed point upon which a lever rotates • When you use force to move a thing (object) closer to you • When you use force to move a thing (object) away from you.
Simple Machines 2022-04-21
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- A pizza cutter is an example of a wheel and ______
- A lever commonly used by gardeners
- Machines can help us by changing the _______ of a force
- A type of inclined plane used instead of stairs
- Machines can help make things easier by changing the size of the _________ force
- A flag pole is an example of a _________
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- an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- A simple machine that can separate items or hold them together
- A flat surface raised at one end
- The number of simple machine types
- Part of a lever
11 Clues: Part of a lever • A flat surface raised at one end • A lever commonly used by gardeners • The number of simple machine types • A flag pole is an example of a _________ • an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • A type of inclined plane used instead of stairs • A pizza cutter is an example of a wheel and ______ • Machines can help us by changing the _______ of a force • ...
Energy 2019-02-21
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- The force exerted by a machine
- A simple machine with a rope hung over a groove in a wheel
- a connected set of objects that create a path for electricity to flow
- The energy of motion
- A circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow
- The energy of doing work
- A simple machine that has a sloped surface
- The force that is applied to a machine
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- Stored power
- A circuit that has more than one path for electricity to flow
- How much force is being increased
- One of the types of machines that is a basis for other types of machines
- a simple machine that is a stick that can move at a fixed point
- A simple machine with two circular objects
- A simple machine with a wide end that leads into a narrow end
- A simple machine that is a cylinder with an inclined plane around it
16 Clues: Stored power • The energy of motion • The energy of doing work • The force exerted by a machine • How much force is being increased • The force that is applied to a machine • A simple machine with two circular objects • A simple machine that has a sloped surface • A circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow • ...
Science 8 Unit D Section 1.1 Simple Machines 2023-11-21
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- an example of a pulley used to carry food from one floor to another in a building
- this class of lever has the load between the fulcrum and the effort
- this type of shovel is a combination of a wedge and a third class lever
- a machine where many simple machines work together
- this class of lever has the effort between the fulcrum and the load
- this machine requires the user to exert force over a larger distance than the load moves
- a jar lid is an example of this simple machine
- what can penetrate materials with better hold...a nail or a screw?
- our nails and teeth are examples of this simple machine
- nail clippers, scissors, and pliers are examples
- this device is a combination of a wedge and a first class lever
- produces a shorter, but more powerful motion when the wheel is turned
- humans use simple machines to perform a task in a way that is more ________
- this machine allows the used to move heavy objects that are too heavy to lift
- stapler, tweezers, and staple remover are examples
- humans use simple machines to perform a task ________
- this device is a combination of a wheel and axle and a second class lever
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- this class of lever has the fulcrum between the load and effort
- bottle opener, wheelbarrow, and nutcracker are examples
- the fixed point or pivot point of a lever
- lever, screw, ramp, pulley, wedge, and wheel and axle are all examples
- screwdriver, steering wheel, and screwdriver are examples of this simple machine
- this machine consists of a cable and a grooved wheel
23 Clues: the fixed point or pivot point of a lever • a jar lid is an example of this simple machine • nail clippers, scissors, and pliers are examples • a machine where many simple machines work together • stapler, tweezers, and staple remover are examples • this machine consists of a cable and a grooved wheel • humans use simple machines to perform a task ________ • ...
Physics - Simple Machines 2021-01-28
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- A circular lever that consists of a grooved wheel rotating about an axis
- A push or a pull
- A machine with only one kind of movement such a lever or
- The amount of work done by the person using a simple machine
- When you change positions going from point A to point B
- A rigid bar that pivots at one point and used to move an object
- A device that transmits or modifies force or motion
- A fixed wheel turning on a rod through its center
- What the energy produced from motion is called
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- A machine combining two or more simple machines
- Two inclined planes placed back to back such as that used to split wood
- Any slanting flat surface used to help a person do work
- The point at which a lever pivots
- Another word for Stored Energy
- When a force moves an object a certain distance
- How fast (called Rate) at which you do work (that is moving an object)
- Inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
17 Clues: A push or a pull • Another word for Stored Energy • The point at which a lever pivots • Inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • What the energy produced from motion is called • A machine combining two or more simple machines • When a force moves an object a certain distance • A fixed wheel turning on a rod through its center • ...
simple machines vocabulary 2021-11-25
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- ratio of output force to input force
- substance that reduces friction
- parts that work together to perform tasks
- considering side effects of a system
- task the system performs
- not wanted outputs of a system
- people or animals that work together
- resisting movement of objects
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- push or pull
- physical parts that work together
- the quantity of force
- force energy & raw materials in a system
- ability to apply force to move an object a distance
- result when force moves an object
- a device
- the unit to measure force
- formula to calculate work
17 Clues: a device • push or pull • the quantity of force • task the system performs • the unit to measure force • formula to calculate work • resisting movement of objects • not wanted outputs of a system • substance that reduces friction • physical parts that work together • result when force moves an object • ratio of output force to input force • considering side effects of a system • ...
Simple Machines Crossword 2023-01-06
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- System consisting of two pulleys with a rope running around them to lift a load
- A wheel and axel with a rope to move an object
- An inclined plane around a cylinder, often used in woodworking
- A fixed point upon which a lever moves a load
- The weight of an object to be moved
- A flat surface
- The amount of effort applied across a distance
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- The teeth on a gear that connect the gears together and allow for the manipulation of force
- A wheel with teeth or cogs that is used to manipulate the magnitude or direction of force
- Simple machine that consists of two inclined planes, giving it a thin end and thick end
- A type of lever where the fulcrum is between the effort and the load
- A plane that sits on a fulcrum
- An applied force to bring desired change to the position (push or lift) of the load
- A push or pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object
- A diagonal surface upon which a load can slide with less effort
- Another word for inclined plane
- The force exerted on a surface or body
17 Clues: A flat surface • A plane that sits on a fulcrum • Another word for inclined plane • The weight of an object to be moved • The force exerted on a surface or body • A fixed point upon which a lever moves a load • A wheel and axel with a rope to move an object • The amount of effort applied across a distance • An inclined plane around a cylinder, often used in woodworking • ...
Simple machines 2022-03-01
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- example of wheel and axle and moves in a circular motion
- tool that help us to do our work easily
- a sharp cutting edge
- part of the lever supplies the force to move something
- bottle opener is a example of this type of lever
- a large wheel attached to a rod called an axle
- a hard rod with well-cutout spiral threads on it
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- the fulcrum is between the load and effort
- a sloping surface
- a long rod that moves around a fixed point
- a grooved wheel with a rope to raise, lower or move a load
11 Clues: a sloping surface • a sharp cutting edge • tool that help us to do our work easily • the fulcrum is between the load and effort • a long rod that moves around a fixed point • a large wheel attached to a rod called an axle • bottle opener is a example of this type of lever • a hard rod with well-cutout spiral threads on it • ...
simple machines 2023-03-13
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- Consists of an axle attached to the center of a larger wheel so that the wheel and axle move together
- Inclined plate wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
- Sloping surface such as a ramp that reduces the amount of force to do work
- Device that makes doing work easier
- A grooved wheel with a rope or chain or cable running along the groove
- An inclined plate with one or two sloping sides
- the force applied to the machine
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- The measure of how much work put into a machine is changed into useful output work by the machine
- The ratio of the output force to the input force
- Bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point
- the force applied by the machine
11 Clues: the force applied by the machine • the force applied to the machine • Device that makes doing work easier • Bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point • An inclined plate with one or two sloping sides • The ratio of the output force to the input force • Inclined plate wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post • ...
Simple Machines 2023-03-13
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- and Tackle- system of pulleys consisting of fixed and moveable pulleys
- plane- sloping surface, such as a ramp that reduces the amount of force required to do work
- grooved wheel with a rope, chain, or cable running along the groove
- and Axle-Consists of an _ attached to center of a larger _ so that the _ and _ rotate together
- Machine- Two or more simple machines that operate together
- Bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point (fulcrum)
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- Inclined plane wrapped in a sprial around a cylyndrical post
- Machine- Machine that does work with only one movement of the machine
- an inclined plane with 1 or 2 sloping sides
- one end of the rope is fixed and the wheel is free to move
- class lever- fulcrum is between the input force and output force
11 Clues: an inclined plane with 1 or 2 sloping sides • Bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point (fulcrum) • one end of the rope is fixed and the wheel is free to move • Machine- Two or more simple machines that operate together • Inclined plane wrapped in a sprial around a cylyndrical post • class lever- fulcrum is between the input force and output force • ...
Simple machines 2023-03-15
11 Clues: FOI • FIO • IFO • fulcrum • one movement • rotate together • operate together • system of pulleys • wheel with a rope • inclined plane spiral • inclined plane with sloping sides
Simple Machines 2023-02-14
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- is a simple machine consisting of a wheel attached to a smaller axle so that these two parts rotate together in which a force is transferred from one to the other.
- also known as a ramp, is a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle from the vertical direction, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load.
- a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
- a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.
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- A hinge is a mechanical bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
- A beam is a structural element that primarily resists loads applied laterally to the beam's axis (an element designed to carry primarily axial load would be a strut or column).
- The support about which a lever pivots.
- a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
- A screw is a mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion, and a torque (rotational force) to a linear force.
- A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, and is a portable inclined plane, and one of the six simple machines.
- is a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction of a taut cable or belt, or transfer of power between the shaft and cable or belt.
11 Clues: The support about which a lever pivots. • a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum. • a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels. • A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, and is a portable inclined plane, and one of the six simple machines. • ...
Simple Machines 2020-04-06
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- Knife, teeth, chisel and nail are examples of this simple machine. They are used to push objects/a material apart.
- The force needed to move the object.
- This simple machine consists of a spiral wrapped around a cylinder/pole. It holds things together
- The fixed point about which the lever moves.
- This simple machine is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
- A simple machine is any device which makes work ____.
- This simple machine consists of a cord/rope wrapped around a grooved wheel.
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- The object to be moved.
- This simple machine consists of a rod that passes though the center of a wheel.
- The height of the inclined plane affects the ________ the the object rolling down the plane travels
- This simple machine consists of a bar that pivots/turns on a fixed point.
11 Clues: The object to be moved. • The force needed to move the object. • The fixed point about which the lever moves. • A simple machine is any device which makes work ____. • This simple machine is a flat surface with one end higher than the other • This simple machine consists of a bar that pivots/turns on a fixed point. • ...
Simple machines 2023-12-13
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- the transfer of energy through motion
- an inclined plane with one of 2 sloping sides
- Fr/Fe =?
- a sloping surface used to raise objects
- a bar that is free to pivot or turn about a fixed point
- a measure of how much work is used
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- a machine that consists with two or more simple machines
- a simple machine that consists of two wheels of different sizes that rotate together
- a device that is used to make work easier with only one movement
- a grooved wheels with a rope or chain running along the grove
- an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
11 Clues: Fr/Fe =? • a measure of how much work is used • the transfer of energy through motion • a sloping surface used to raise objects • an inclined plane with one of 2 sloping sides • a bar that is free to pivot or turn about a fixed point • a machine that consists with two or more simple machines • a grooved wheels with a rope or chain running along the grove • ...
Simple Machines 2025-01-16
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- A spiral wrapped around an inclined plane
- Halfs the weight of the load
- The center of a simple machine
- The middle part of a wheel
- The force put into something
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- A round figure with an axle in the middle
- A slope or wedge
- Screws onto a bolt
- The material on the simple machine
- Has three classes
- A screw without the pointy edge
11 Clues: A slope or wedge • Has three classes • Screws onto a bolt • The middle part of a wheel • Halfs the weight of the load • The force put into something • The center of a simple machine • A screw without the pointy edge • The material on the simple machine • A round figure with an axle in the middle • A spiral wrapped around an inclined plane
Simple Machines 2025-08-30
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- A bar that moves on a pivot point
- The point a lever pivots on
- The rod in the middle of a wheel
- A round part that spins with an axle
- A sharp tool that splits or cuts things apart
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- Plane A flat surface set at an angle
- A twisting tool that holds things together
- A simple machine that uses a rope and a wheel to lift things
- The heavy thing you lift with a simple machine
- A slope that makes lifting easier
- A push or pull that moves an object
11 Clues: The point a lever pivots on • The rod in the middle of a wheel • A bar that moves on a pivot point • A slope that makes lifting easier • A push or pull that moves an object • Plane A flat surface set at an angle • A round part that spins with an axle • A twisting tool that holds things together • A sharp tool that splits or cuts things apart • ...
Simple Machines 2021-10-21
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- energy used to move an object
- seesaw or teeter totter
- wheel and axle
- wheelbarrow
- used to push objects apart
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- fishing pole
- used to push a heavy load instead of lifting it straight up
- pivot point on a lever
- a rope pulled over a wheel to lift things
- the object being moved or lifted
- inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
11 Clues: wheelbarrow • fishing pole • wheel and axle • pivot point on a lever • seesaw or teeter totter • used to push objects apart • energy used to move an object • the object being moved or lifted • inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • a rope pulled over a wheel to lift things • used to push a heavy load instead of lifting it straight up
Simple machines 2022-03-21
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- sloping surface
- transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
- an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides
- energy that is stored
- the rate at which work is done
- total amount of kinetic energy and potential energy in a system
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- energy stored by something that can stretch or compress
- inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
- unit of measurement for power
- the ability to cause change
- bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point
11 Clues: sloping surface • energy that is stored • the ability to cause change • unit of measurement for power • the rate at which work is done • bar that is free to pivot around a fixed point • an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides • energy stored by something that can stretch or compress • inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post • ...
Simple Machines 2022-02-07
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- There are __ basic simple machines.
- An inclined plane helps us as it lets us ___ the object up instead of lifting it.
- A lever is made of _ parts.
- In a first-class lever the ___ is in the middle.
- A screw is better then a ordinary ____ because the spiral threads grip wood or walls tightly and doesn't come of easily.
- A screw is a modified __________.
- Two inclined planes joined together back to back form a _____.
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- Two or more simple machines when put together form a ____ machine.
- Anything with a ___ edge is actually a wedge.
- Which class-lever is a wheelbarrow?
- A ___ is a simple machine that uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower or move a load.
11 Clues: A lever is made of _ parts. • A screw is a modified __________. • There are __ basic simple machines. • Which class-lever is a wheelbarrow? • Anything with a ___ edge is actually a wedge. • In a first-class lever the ___ is in the middle. • Two inclined planes joined together back to back form a _____. • ...
Simple Machines 2019-09-22
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- A simple machine used for cutting vegetable
- A mechanical device that makes our life easier
- Plane An even sloping surface
- An inclined plane
- A simple machine used in flag poles
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- A simple machine used for cutting wood
- It has wheel and axle
- It has a wheel with a rod attached in middle as an axle
- Board or bar which pivots a fulcrum Lever
- Helps to join things
- Forces things apart
11 Clues: An inclined plane • Forces things apart • Helps to join things • It has wheel and axle • Plane An even sloping surface • A simple machine used in flag poles • A simple machine used for cutting wood • Board or bar which pivots a fulcrum Lever • A simple machine used for cutting vegetable • A mechanical device that makes our life easier • ...
Simple Machines 2023-01-26
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- a simple machine that allows weight to be lifted with less effort
- the force used to move and object
- and device that makes work easier
- axe and other type of inclined planes
- wheel and axle with a cable
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- the point where the rod pivots
- a circular piece
- a flat surface tilted at and angle
- axis
- inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- the object being lifted
11 Clues: axis • a circular piece • the object being lifted • wheel and axle with a cable • the point where the rod pivots • the force used to move and object • and device that makes work easier • a flat surface tilted at and angle • axe and other type of inclined planes • inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder • a simple machine that allows weight to be lifted with less effort
Simple Machines 2021-10-26
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- plane
- is a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force
- an example of a wedge that can be used for vaccine shots
- Lid example of a screw usually to hold something in a jar
- a simple machine made of a rigid beam and a fulcrum
- how many simple machines are there
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- and Axle
- a wheel on an axle
- a mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion
- use multiple pulleys to lift people upwards
- is an example of a wedge
11 Clues: plane • and Axle • a wheel on an axle • is an example of a wedge • how many simple machines are there • use multiple pulleys to lift people upwards • a simple machine made of a rigid beam and a fulcrum • an example of a wedge that can be used for vaccine shots • Lid example of a screw usually to hold something in a jar • ...
simple machines 2021-10-19
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- downward force on one side lift otherside
- one or two sloping sides
- used to lift loads easier
- two flat edges and are used for moving object
- pull things to the ground
- amount of force is
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- motion of an object doesnt change
- moving a door requires
- moves objects forward and backwards
- inclined plane wrapped around a rod
- moves objects up and down
11 Clues: amount of force is • moving a door requires • one or two sloping sides • used to lift loads easier • moves objects up and down • pull things to the ground • motion of an object doesnt change • moves objects forward and backwards • inclined plane wrapped around a rod • downward force on one side lift otherside • two flat edges and are used for moving object
