Physical Science Simple Machine Flash Cards

Front

Work done on an object will depend on what?

Back

The force parallel to the object's movement

Front

A machine with a mechanical advantage greater than one will multiply:

Back

force

Front

In a second class lever, the output force is between the input force and the

Back

fulcrum

Front

the_______of an inclined plane is dependent on the steepness of the plane. two words

Back

mechanical advantage

Front

Dragging a log 20 meters by hand requires the same amount of work as 20 meters with a tractor.

Back

True

Front

What is the pivot point of a wheel?

Back

axle

Front

The ridges where gears mesh are called

Back

teeth

Front

Two gears with the same amount of teeth would have a mechanical advantage of...

Back

one

Front

Is a knife's MA higher or lower than an ax?

Back

Higher

Front

A screw with a steep ridge requires more or less force than a screw with a shallow ridge.

Back

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