Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

M - Simple Machines

Simple machines for science class - Mrs. Ball

TermDefinition
first class lever has the fulcrum between the effort arm and the load
second class lever has the fulcrum at one end and the effort arm at the other end. the load is in the middle
third class lever has the fulcrum at one end and the load at the other end
pulley a wheel that has a groove along its edge and a rope or chain goes in the groove
wheel and axle either a wheel turns an axle or an axle turns a wheel around a central pivot
screw inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone
inclined plane a flat slopping surface
wedge made up of one or two inclined planes
examples of first class lever tongs for salad, pliers, scissors
examples of second class lever nut cracker, wheel barrow, bottle opener
examples of third class lever tongs, stapler, tweezers
examples of pulley elevator, flag raiser, crane, well with bucket
examples of wheel and axle water wheel, Ferris wheel, wheel on a bike, fishing pole
examples of screw post hole digger, jar or bottle top, drill bit
example of inclined plane road on a hill, wheelchair ramp, slide
example of wedge letter opener, maul or ax, chisel, doorstop, crowbar
Created by: browngdavid
Popular Physics sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards