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Simple Machines
Science 8 Simple Machines
| Question | Answer | Example |
|---|---|---|
| inclined plane | a tilted flat surface where objects are pushed up on rather than lifted | |
| lever | a simple machine that has an effort arm, a resistance arm, and a fulcrum | seesaw |
| load | the amount or weight of something that is carried | |
| machine | any man made device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task | |
| axle | the bar on which a wheel turns | |
| efficiency | work output divided by work input | if 4 Newton Meters are used to do 3 newton meters of useful work, the efficiency is 75% |
| effort force | the force applied to a machine | |
| fulcrum | The point at which a lever pivots | Door is the lever, hinges are the fulcrum |