Simple Machines Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
Actual Mechanical Advantage
A
The ratio output force produced by the output force to import force
2
Q
Ideal Mechanical Advantage
A
The theoretical maximum gained by the machine
3
Q
Fulcrum
A
The pivot point of a lever
4
Q
Efficiency
A
How well a machine works
5
Q
Input Force
A
The effort we apply to a machine
6
Q
Output Force
A
The force that is sent out after the input force
7
Q
Work
A
anytime a force is exerted on an object
8
Q
Lever
A
A bar that pivots on a fulcrum
9
Q
Wheel and Axle
A
A wheel attached to a central rod
10
Q
Inclined Plane
A
A flat sloped surface that helps move objects
11
Q
Screw
A
An inclined Plane wrapped around a cylinder
12
Q
Pulley
A
A wheel with a rope or cable to lift or lower objects
13
Q
Wedge
A
An object with one or two sloping sides
14
Q
Compound Machine
A
Combines two or more simple machines
