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Chapter Test C
Work and Machines
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Science
9th Grade
03/20/2013

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What is it called when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force?
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work
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What is the rate at which power is transferred?
Definition
energy
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What do you call the number of times a machine multiplies force?
Definition
mechanical advantage
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What is a machine that is made of two simple machines?
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compound machine
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What is a machine with a grooved wheel that holds a cable?
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pulley
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What kind of energy does a moving object have?
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kinetic
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What is the comparison of a machines's work output with work input called?
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mechanical efficiency
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What is the product of input force through a distance?
Definition
work input
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What is a machine with a bar that pivots on a fixed point?
Definition
lever
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What is the product of output force throught a distance?
Definition
work input
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What is the name of the unit used to express power?
Definition
watt
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What is a device that makes work easier?
Definition
machine
Term
What is the name of the unit used to express work?
Definition
joule
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This machine has two circular devices of different sizes.
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wheel and axle
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A moving bowling ball has what kind of energy?
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kinetic
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Force times what is the formula to calculate work.
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distance
WORK = Force x Distance
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You need the same amount of what to raise a car up a cliff as to push it up a hill.
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work
Term
These aren't 100% efficient because of friction.
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machines
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A machine that had 100% mechanical efficiency would be a(an) what?
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ideal machine
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This is a picture of a first-class lever.
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The fulcrum is in the center and the load is near the center.
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This is a picture of a second-class lever.
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The fulcrum is at one end, the load is near it and the input force is on the other end.
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This is a picture of a third-class lever.
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The fulcrum is on one end and the load is on the opposite end.
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