Simple Machines

Front

A simple machine that consists a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point

Back

lever

Front

Swinging an axe handle with your hand (like a hammer) is an example of a

Back

lever

Front

An axe blade is an example of a

Back

wedge

Front

When force is used to move an object across a distance, this is called...

Back

work

Front

The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a

Back

pulley

Front

Which of the following does a simple machine do? Options: allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance, reduce the amount of force needed to do work, change the direction of the applied force, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Name this simple machine.

Back

Wheel and Axle

Front

A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder, often used to hold things together is a...

Back

screw

Front

A ramp.

Back

Inclined Plane

Front

What is effort (input) force?

Back

the force required by a machine in order to accomplish work (the force you put on the machine)