Simple Machines
Across
- 4. and Axle A wheel that turns on a center post or rod, used to move
- 5. A stiff bar that moves on a fixed point called a fulcrum, used to lift or
- 6. The amount of weight that needs to be moved
- 7. The force of one object pulling on another
- 10. Middle part of a lever that supports length of bar
- 13. or raise an object
- 14. A device for doing some kind of work
- 15. A wheel with teeth, one gear connects to and turns another
- 16. The amount of area an object will move
- 19. A rubbing force of one object against another causing movement to
- 22. The amount of energy exerted
- 23. An inclined plane wrapped around a shaft, used to hold objects together
Down
- 1. A wheel with a groove that a rope fits into, used to lift or move objects
- 2. stop
- 3. down.
- 4. Two inclined planes put together to form a v-shape, used to split,
- 8. Plane A sloping surface connecting a lower surface with a higher
- 9. Machine More than one simple machine working together
- 11. The result of a force moving an object work = effort force x distance
- 12. Ability to do work
- 14. heavy objects.
- 17. used to move heavy loads up or down
- 18. Machine One of six tools that make work easier
- 20. or change power, speed, or direction of movement
- 21. A push or pull on an object that causes it to change direction, move