Across
- 6. the energy an object has because of its motion
- 7. the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.
- 9. any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever.
- 11. When the speed of an object remains the same - it does not increase or decrease
- 13. a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. It acts to change the direction of a force applied to the cord and is chiefly used (typically in combination) to raise heavy weights.
- 15. the process of changing energy from one form to anotherx
- 16. the ability to do work
- 17. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
Down
- 1. forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction
- 2. not moving or exerting oneself.
- 3. a vehicle's capacity to gain momentum within a short time.
- 4. the force applied in one direction is greater than the force applied in the opposite direction
- 5. a sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised by ropes or chains.
- 8. the vector sum of all the forces that act upon an object.
- 10. the action or process of moving or being moved.
- 12. the rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate
- 14. activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.