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Simple Machines
Term | Definition |
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Lever | A stiff bar that moves about a fixed point. |
Pulley | A wheel that has a rope wrapped around it. |
Screw | An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone |
Wedge | Wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split other objects. |
Wheel and Axle | Consists of a rod attached to a wheel. |
Inclined plane | A flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other. |
Work | When a force (push or pull) moves an object over a distance. |