Simple Machines 1 Simple Machines 2 Forces Motion

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What is wheel and axle?
A doorknob is an example of this simple machine

100

What is a compound machine?
Combine 2 or more simple machines to make this

100

What is gravity?
This is the force that acts to hold us to the Earth

100

What is further?
If a ball is rolling down a ramp, the ball will roll __________ if the ramp is steeper.

200

What is a pulley?
Use a rope with this simple machine to raise a load

200

What is an inclined plane or lever?
This simple machine can be found on a playground (2 possible answers, use the simple machine name, NOT the toy name)

200

What is force or energy?
Less _____ is needed to move light things and more _____ is needed to move heavy things.

200

What is friction?
This occurs when 2 surfaces rub together to slow down an object that is moving.

300

What is an inclined plane?
A ramp is an example of this simple machine

300

What is a screw?
This simple machine that consists of an inclined plane that is spiraled around a center shaft can be used to hold things tightly together

300

What is wind?
This force can move sailboats, kites, pinwheels, and wind vanes.

300

What is inertia?
DAILY DOUBLE!! A moving object will continue to move because of this.This is needed to cause an object at rest to begin moving.

400

What is work?
A simple machine is designed to make this easier?

400

What is the fulcrum?
_______________ ^ <------ name this part of the lever ^^

400

What is long?
It takes more force to move something a ____ distance than a short distance.

400

What is (answers will vary)?
List 3 ways objects can move (such as spinning).

500

What is a wedge?
A doorstop, ax or blade is an example of this simple machine?

500

What is gravity?
A pulley must overcome this force that holds objects to the ground to be able to lift a load

500

What is moving?
A NON-MOVING object will start __________ if I apply a force to it.

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What is force or energy?
This is needed to cause an object at rest to begin moving.

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