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13 Cards in this Set
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Lever
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Any bar that pivots on a fixed point called a fulcrum.
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Pulley
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A grooved wheel in which a rope or chain can pass through.
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Wedge
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Back-to-back inclined planes that is used to push, seperate or cut.
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Screw
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An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, typically used to fasten things.
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Inclined plane
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Any slanted surface.
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Wheel and axle
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Two circular objects of different sizes that are connected, they typically roll.
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Lever
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What is this simple machine?
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Pulley
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What is this simple machine?
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Inclined plane
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What is this simple machine?
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Screw
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What is this simple machine?
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Wedge
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What is this simple machine?
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Wheel and Axle
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What is this simple machine?
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Which hammer is easier to use and WHY? A hammer with a short, stubby handle; or a hammer with a long handle?
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The hammer with the longer handle is easier because it will be easier to grasp and the work is spread out over a longer distance (longer handle).
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