Work simple machines

Front

What is a simple machine that consists of a belt, chain, or rope wrapped around a wheel?

Back

Pulley

Front

In a lever system, what do we call the force applied to lift an object?

Back

Input force or effort

Front

True or False: A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

Back

True

Front

What type of lever has the load between the fulcrum and the input force?

Back

Second lever

Front

What is the unit of measurement for Work?

Back

Joule

Front

What is the definition of a lever?

Back

A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called the fulcrum.

Front

What is the purpose of a pulley?

Back

To change the direction of force and make lifting easier.

Front

What is the definition of work in physics?

Back

Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance

Front

What is a wedge?

Back

A simple machine that is a triangular-shaped tool used to separate two objects or portions of an object.