Simple Machines
An inclined plane wrapped around an axle
What is a screw?
The study of motion in physics
What is mechanics?
The rate at which an object moves
What is speed?
Distance between waves
What is wavelength?
Describes a clear window in which light freely passes through it
What is transparent?
a grooved wheel that rotates freely on a frame and is operated with a rope
What is a pulley?
You and a friend are on a moving train. Another friend is standing on the side of the track waving at you. The friend appears to be moving from your point of view.
What is relative motion?
What is velocity?
The height of a wave
What is amplitude?
Describes a lampshade in which only some of the light is able to pass through it
What is translucent?
a large circular wheel attached to a smaller cylinder
What is a wheel and axle?
You are riding a bicycle when a rabbit suddenly darts out in front of you. You break quickly. Describe the acceleration.
What is negative acceleration?
Concept measured by 50 miles per hour
What is speed?
The type of sound produced by tall waves
What is louder?
The bending of light through glass or off of a glass mirror
What is refraction?
machine which makes lifting a load easier by increasing the distance and reducing the rise
What is an inclined plane or ramp?
Objects will stay in ______________ unless acted upon by an unequal outside force.
What is motion?
Concept measured at 20 feet per second north
What is velocity?
This musical term is affected by the number of sound waves produced in a given amount of time
What is pitch?
Describes a colored panel in which no light can pass through it
What is opaque?
a device that either multiplies or redirects a force
What is a simple machine?
For every action there is an equal and _________ reaction.
What is opposite?
Negative acceleration is also equal to ____________.
What is deceleration?
More wavelengths in a short period would create this type of sound
What is higher pitched?
The color of an object is a reflection of ___________.
The wavelength of light it is reflecting.