Simple Machines
Formulas
Definitions
100
Wedge
What is the inclined Plane that moves?
100
Work = Force x Distance
What is the formula for work?
100
The number of times a machine multiples the effort force is called the mechanical advantage.
What is Mechanical Advantage?
200
Power= Work/Time
What is the formula for power?
200
Unit used to express power
What is watt?
300
Pulley
What is a rope, belt, or chain wrapped around a grooved wheel.
300
Mechanical Advantage= Output Force ____________ Input Force
What is the Mechanical Advantage?
300
Unit Used to express energy
What is Joule?
400
Wheel and Axle
What is simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes; the wheel is the larger of the two circular objects.
400
Mechanical Efficiency= Work OutPut X 100 ___________ Work Input
What is Mechanical Effiency formula?
500
Screw
What is the inclined plane wrapped around a central bar to form a spiral.
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