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Science 7 12-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inclined plane | flat, sloped surface |
| wedge | thick at one ends, tapers to thin edge at other end |
| screw | inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder |
| lever | rigid bar free to pivot on fixed point |
| fulcrum | fixed point lever pivots on |
| wheel and axle | two cylinder objects fastened together that rotate on common axis |
| pulley | grooved wheel with rope/cable wrapped around it |
| 1st class lever | change direction of input (can opener) |
| 2nd class lever | increase force (wheelbarrow. bottle opener) |
| 3rd class lever | increase distance (shovel, bat) |
| compound machine | two or more simple machines |