Force and Motion and Simple Machines review

Front

What would happen to a truck if several people begin to push it?

Back

The truck's speed would increase

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object

Front

How does a simple machine make it easier to do work?

Back

Decreases the force needed to move an object

Front

Which requires the GREATEST amount of force to move? bed, person, bicycle, train

Back

train

Front

Why is pushing a heavy object up a ramp easier than lifting it with your arms?

Back

The ramp is an inclined plane that changes the effort force into a larger resulting force.

Front

An inclined plane makes it easier to move an object by changing its distance over which the object moves.

Back

The distance over which the object moves.

Front

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

Back

lever

Front

A wagon's wheels are an example of which simple machine?

Back

wheel and axle

Front

Which type of force does a person use to make you swing higher?

Back

push

Front

A ramp is an example of which type of simple machine?

Back

inclined plane