Across
- 2. both arms are on the same side of the fulcrum with the effort arm longer.
- 3. effort arm and resistance arm are on opposite sides of the fulcrum
- 6. a grooved wheel with a rope running along the groove.
- 7. has one or two sloping sides that are used to cause a spreading force
- 9. a pivot point that a lever rotates around
- 11. both arms are on the same side of the fulcrum and the resistance arm is longer.
- 13. when a simple machine multiplies you effort, it also ___________ the distance over which that effort is used.
- 14. the ratio of the lengths of the effort arm and resistance arm
- 15. the force that creates heat and causes machines to be less efficient
- 16. an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
- 18. a simple machine that is used to slide things up
- 20. the part of the machine that receives the effort
- 21. a machine that takes one force and changes it direction, distance, or strength
Down
- 1. heavy weights used in an elevator that are attached to provide additional force
- 4. the force the machine applies
- 5. the part of the machine that delivers the output
- 8. the ratio of input energy to output work written as a percentage.
- 10. this type of third class lever has two levers attached at a fulcrum.
- 12. gears are an example of this type of simple machine
- 17. uses a wheel and axle to wind up a length of rope
- 19. when two or more simple machines are combined