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Simple Machines
Vocab Terms to know: Simple Machines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| machine | used to make work easier |
| work | = force X distance |
| ramp | inclined plane |
| fulcrum | fixed point on a lever |
| force | push or a pull; measured in newtons (N) |
| wedge | an axe |
| pulley | wheel and rope |
| baseball bat | third class lever |
| ferris wheel | wheel and axle |
| see saw | first class lever |
| screw | inclined plane wrapped around a bar to make spiral |
| balanced force | two opposing forces are equal |
| friction | a force that is opposite of a moving object, opposes motion |
| lubricants | reduce friction, i.e., motor oil, wax, grease |
| rolling friction | caused by wheels or ball bearings |
| ways to increase friction | make surface rougher, add mass or pressure |
| ways to reduce friction | make surface smoother, use lubricants, add ball bearings, etc. |