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For WSHS students
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gravity | force of attraction between any two objects, for example between the Earth and a person. |
| fulcrum | point about which a lever pivots |
| gears | a wheel with teeth used to turn another gear wheel |
| inclined plane | a simple machine that reduces the effort needed to lift a load by increasing the distance through which it acts |
| lever | Simple machine consisting of a rigid rod pivots about a point |
| pulley | A wheel with a groove over the rope or cable can slide, used to change the direction of force |
| mass | mass is the matter in a object |
| weight | the force of gravity acting on a object |
| wheel | A type of lever with an axle acting as its fulcrum |
| simple machines | A device that makes work easier by changing the size or direction of a force. Examples are ramps and levers |