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S8P3.c
Demonstrate the effect of simple machines on work
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work | The transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of force |
| Machine | A device that helps do work either by over coming a force or changing |
| Inclined Plane | A simple machine that is made up of two inclined planes and that moves; often used for cutting |
| Screw | A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder |
| Lever | A simple machine that consists of a bar that pivots at a fixed point called a fulcrum |
| Pulley | A simple machine that consists of a wheel over which a rope, chair, or wire passes |
| Wheel and Axle | A simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes; the wheel is the large of the two circular objects |