Simple Machines Pt. 1

A device that transfers force and energy to help perform a task; also found in nature.

• Force

• Mineral

• Machine

• Mechanical Advantage

A push or pull.

• Machine

• Force

• Distance Advantage

• Lever

The force applied on an object by a machine.

• Output Force

• Input Force

• Machine

• Power

The force applied by a user.

• Input Force

• Output Force

• Lever

• Force

The benefit of having an output force greater than the input force.

• Force Advantage

• Machine

• Igneous

• Erosion

The advantage provided by some machines that allows the user to move a short distance while causing the object to move a much greater distance.

• Distance Advantage

• Force Advantage

• Machine

• Mechanical Advantage

How a machine influences the size of the output force.

• Machine

• Force

• Input Force

• Mechanical Advantage