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EMS 6th Gr. Sc. 2
Work Power & Simple Machines
Question | Answer |
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Work | Only to be done when a force mves an object |
Work formula | Force x distance |
Work unit | Newton/meter or a joule |
Joule | In the metric system n/m is called a joule |
Power | How fast something is happening |
Power Unit | A watt |
Power formula | Force x distance |
Pulley | A wheel that rotates around a stationary axle |
Inclined Plane | A slanted surface with no moving parts, example a ramp |
Wedge | An inclined plane that does move |
Lever | A rigid bar that is fixed at a fulcrum |
Wheel and Axle | A disk that turns around an axis and transfers force to and from and axle |
Compound Machines | A combination of two or more simple machines example blender, washing machine, VCR |
Work Input | Work that comes from the force that is applied to the machine |
Screw | An inclined plane |
Work Output | Work done by a machine |
Efficiency | The comparison between work input and work output |
Mechanical Advantage | The advantage created by a machine that enables people to work while using less force |
Machine | An instrument used to make work easier |