Inclined Planes and Levers FLASHCARD

Front

A force exerted over a distance to move an object is ______________________.

Back

work

Front

The unit for force is _____.

Back

Newtons

Front

The fixed point that a lever pivots around is the __________.

Back

Fulcrum

Front

Which simple machine is used to lift heavy objects by applying a small force?

Back

Inclined Plane

Front

What is the mechanical advantage of a lever?

Back

The ratio of the output force to the input force.

Front

What type of lever has the fulcrum between the effort and the load?

Back

1st Class Lever

Front

What type of lever has the load between the fulcrum and the effort?

Back

2nd Class Lever

Front

What type of lever has the effort between the fulcrum and the load?

Back

3rd Class Lever

Front

In an inclined plane, what is the relationship between the height and the length?

Back

The height is the vertical distance, and the length is the distance along the slope.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance