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Science Chapter 2B
Physical Science: Lesson 3, Simple Machine
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inclined plane | A simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other. |
| pulley | A simple machine made of a wheel and a rope. |
| simple machines | One of six kinds of tools with few or no moving parts that make work easier. |
| gear | A wheel with jagged edges like teeth |
| work | Something done whenever a force moves an object through a distance. |
| wheel and axel | A simple machine that has a center rod attached to a wheel. |
| fulcrum | The point on which a lever is supported and moves |
| lever | A simple machine made of a bar or board that is supported underneath at the fulcrum. |
| screw | A simple machine used to hold objects together. |
| wedge | A simple machine used to cut or split an object. |