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Science chap.8

TermDefinition
Screw a inclined plane that is wrapped around a cylinder
Wheel and axle a simple machine that is made up of two round objects
Wedge two incline planes that move. needs a small input force over the large distance
Lever a commonly used simple machine, has a bar that rotates at a fixed point called a fulcrum
Incline Plane a simple machine that is flat, slanted surface
Pulley a simple machine with a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable
What is used to find Mechanical Advantage? Force
What is used to find Mechanical Efficiency? Work
What is a example of a lever? a scale you find at the supermarket
What is a example of a incline plane? a ramp
What is a example of a pulley? a elevator
What is a example of a wheel and axle? Faucet or a door knob
What is a example of a wedge? A knife
What does "MA" stand for? Mechanical Advantage
Which one goes on top of the mechanical advantage equation? Output force ______________ Input force
True or False:"MA" does not have a unit? True
What is the equation to find Mechanical Efficiency? Work output ______________ x100 Work input
Created by: Chloecool2618
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