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Unit 8 Work & Simple
Work & Simple Machines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Input Force | The force applied to a machine |
| Inclined Plane | A sloping surface that reduces the amount of force required |
| Wheel & Axle | A simple machine consisting of a shaft or axle attached to the center of a larger wheel, so that the wheel and axle rotate together |
| Simple Machine | A machine that does work with only one movement of the machine |
| Mechanical Advantage | The ratio of the output force to the input force |
| Output Force | The force applied by the machine |
| Work | Transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move |
| Compound Machine | Two or more simple machines that operate together |
| Wedge | An inclined plane with one or two sloping sides |
| Lever | A bar that is free to pivot or turn around a fixed point |
| Screw | An inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post |
| Pulley | A grooved wheel with a rope, chain, or cable running along the groove |
| Machine | A device that makes work easier |