12.3 Flashcards
(9 cards)
Inclined Plane
A simple machine consisting of a flat surface with one end higher than the other
Wedge
A simple machine consisting of a device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other
Screw
A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane wrapped around a central cylinder to form a spiral
lever
A simple machine consisting of a rigid object that pivots about a fixed point
fulcrum
The fixed point around which a lever pivots
wheel and axle
A simple machine consisting of two circular or syndical objects that are fastened together and rotate about common axis
pulley
A simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel around which is wrapped a rope, chain, or cable
compound machine
A device that combines two or more simple machines
gears
Two or more wheels linker together by interlocking teeth
