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16 Cards in this Set
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The energy transferred by a force to a moving object. When a force moves an object over a distance. Force x Distance
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Work
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The ability to do work or cause change
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Energy
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Any device that only requires the application of a single force to work. They make work easier.
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Simple Machine
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Resistance, Output Force The object being moved with a simple machine
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LoadLoad
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Load, Output Force The object being moved with a simple machine
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Resistance
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Effort Force, Input Force The force used to create movement in a simple machine
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Effort
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The advantage created by a machine that enables people to do work while using less force.
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Mechanical Advantage
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A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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Lever
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A lever that has the fulcrum between the effort and the load.
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1st Class Lever
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A lever that has the load between the fulcrum and the effort.
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2nd Class Lever
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A lever that has the effort between the fulcrum and load.
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3rd Class Lever
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A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
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Pulley
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an inclined plane with either one or two sloping sides.
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Wedge
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an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
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Screw
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A simple machine consisting of a flat surface that is slanted used t raise an object
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Inclined Plane
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A simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel turned by a cord or chain with a firmly attached axle.
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Wheel & Axle
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