SIMPLEMACHINE A basic mechanical device that changes the magnitude of a force. LEVER A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point. PULLEY A grooved wheel with a rope used to lift heavy loads. WEDGE A portable inclined plane used to split or secure objects. SC
Across
- 3. A system of parts working together in a machine.
- 5. The spiral ridges wrapped around a screw.
- 6. A grooved wheel with a rope used to lift heavy loads.
- 7. The sharp cutting edge of a tool acting as a wedge.
- 8. The initial force or work put into a mechanical system.
- 12. The amount of matter in an object.
- 14. A cylinder that rotates to move or flatten things easily.
- 18. The overall rate at which work is being done.
- 19. The rate at which an object changes its velocity.
- 25. The exact pivot point around which a lever turns.
- 26. A basic mechanical device that changes the magnitude of a force.
- 28. A twisting force that tends to cause rotation.
- 29. A farm tool used to cut through soil using a large wedge.
- 30. The resistance encountered when one surface rubs against another.
- 33. Relating to or resulting from physical motion.
- 36. A playground structure that acts as an inclined plane.
- 38. A toothed wheel that engages with another to change speed.
- 39. The ratio of output force to input force in a machine.
- 41. Stored energy waiting to be released.
- 42. The percentage of input work that becomes useful output work.
- 46. The rate at which someone or something is able to move.
- 47. A complex machine made of two or more simple machines.
- 48. A deep hole for water that traditionally uses a pulley system.
Down
- 1. The weight or object being moved by a machine.
- 2. A force that opposes or slows down motion.
- 4. A circular component that rotates on a central axle.
- 7. A threaded metal fastener that functions as a screw.
- 9. A tapered metal pin driven into wood acting as a wedge.
- 10. An inclined plane wrapped around a central cylinder.
- 11. A foot-operated lever used to power a mechanism.
- 13. A central shaft on which a wheel or gear rotates.
- 15. Energy transferred when a force moves an object.
- 16. A series of steps acting as a modified inclined plane.
- 17. A common kitchen tool that uses a wedge to cut.
- 20. A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point.
- 21. A device used to lift vehicles using a screw or lever.
- 22. A mechanical device used for lifting heavy loads with pulleys.
- 23. The final useful work or force delivered by a machine.
- 24. A cylindrical device on which thread or rope is wound.
- 27. A tool with a sharp wedge edge used for cutting stone or wood.
- 31. A jointed device on which a door or gate turns.
- 32. A portable inclined plane used to split or secure objects.
- 34. The ability to do work or cause physical change.
- 35. A handle that can be turned to rotate an axle.
- 37. A slope or slanted surface.
- 38. The natural force pulling objects down toward the earth.
- 40. A round handle that functions as a wheel and axle mechanism.
- 43. Any push or pull exerted on an object.
- 44. The force applied to a machine to get it to do work.
- 45. A machine consisting of multiple interconnected moving parts.