Simple Machines Flashcard Booster

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What is a simple machine?

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A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull with less effort.

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What are the six types of simple machines?

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Lever, Inclined Plane, Wheel and Axle, Pulley, Screw, Wedge.

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What is a lever?

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

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What is a fulcrum?

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The point on which a lever pivots.

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What is the load in a simple machine?

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The object that is being moved or lifted.

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What is effort in the context of simple machines?

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The force applied to move the load.

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What is an inclined plane?

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A flat surface tilted at an angle to help lift objects with less effort.

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How does an inclined plane make work easier?

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It reduces the amount of force needed to lift an object by increasing the distance over which the force is applied.

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What is a wheel and axle?

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A simple machine consisting of a larger wheel attached to a smaller axle, allowing for easier movement.

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What is a pulley?

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A simple machine that uses a wheel and a rope to lift or lower objects.