Simple Machines 1
This simple machine is used to separate an object apart.
A wedge
The location of an object is called its ____
Position
A pulling force between two objects is called
gravity
A slide is an example of...
An inclined plane
What acronym can you use to remember the correct order of operations?
BODMAS
This simple machine is a long tool such as a pole or rod put under a heavy object to lift it.
a lever
The amount of space between two objects
Distance
This is a push or pull of an object
force
A _________ is two or more simple machines that are working together to make work easier.
A compound machine
What is :
16 - 12 / (4 - 3) ?
4
The middle point of a lever is called a ....
Fulcrum
__________ happens when there is a change in position
motion
This force occurs when one object rubs another
friction
An axe is an example of a...
A wedge
What is :
(18 X 6) / (29 - 20) ?
12
This simple machine is higher on one end and is also known as a ramp.
An inclined plane
What are the units for acceleration?
m/s^2
A measure of the pull of gravity is called ______
weight
This simple machine is used to reduce the amount of work necessary to lift huge amounts of weight or to lower them down.
Pulleys
What is :
(75 / 5) X (100 - 80)
300
There are 6 basic simple machines, name them.
Wheel & axle, lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, and screw
This path has short, sharp turns from one side to another
zig zag
These types of forces happen between objects that touch
contact forces
This is a rod or pole centered in the wheel that allows the wheel to turn around it.
An axle
What is :
(56 / 4) X 827 X 456 X (3 - 3) ?
0