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Simple Machines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work | When a force changes he motion of an object |
| Energy | The ability to do work |
| Pulley | It uses a wheel and a rope to lift a load |
| Ramp | A flat surface that is higher at one end |
| Machine | A tool that makes work easier to do |
| Simple Machine | A machine with few or no moving parts |
| Lever | A straight bar that moves on a fixed point |
| Wheel and Axle | Changes the strength of a turning force |
| Incline Plane | A simple machine that makes work easier |
| Wedge | Uses force to raise an object or split objects apart |
| Screw | An inclined plane wrapped into a spiral |
| Compound Machine | When you put two or more simple machines together |