Simple Machine Vocab
A flat surface such as a ramp
INCLINED PLANE
The energy an object has due to it's MOTION
Kinetic Energy
Which type of simple machine would help you raise a flag on a flagpole?
PULLEY
A running cheetah
KINETIC ENERGY
Occurs when a nucleus splits. Like the sun and stars.
Nuclear Fission
A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge.
WEDGE
The energy an object has due to it's mass. It's not moving.
Potential Energy
Which type of simple machine is a playground slide?
INCLINED PLANE
A trampoline or rubberband. Think of Ms. Shaw's scrunchie flying across the room!
Elastic Potential Energy
Occurs when the nucleus fuse or join together. Like power plants.
Nuclear fusion.
A bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point. FULCRUM.
LEVER
The energy with an object that can be compressed or stretched. Like a trampoline or rubber bands.
Elastic Potential Energy
Which type of simple machine is found on the lid of a pickle jar?
SCREW
A parked car.
Potential Energy
An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
SCREW
Made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it.
PULLEY
The energy of electric charges.
Electrical Energy
The steering wheel of a car is what type of simple machine?
WHEEL AND AXLE
The sun or stars
Nuclear fission
The energy that comes from heat
Thermal Energy
Made of two connected objects that rotate around a common axis
Wheel and Axle
The energy that comes from the food we eat.
Chemical Energy
A hockey stick is which type of simple machine?
LEVER
Power Plants
Nuclear Fusion
An iphone is what type of energy?
Electrical Energy