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Simple Machines
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Science
4th Grade
03/11/2013

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Block and Tackle
Definition
Fixed and moveable pulleys used together
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Energy
Definition
The ability to do work
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Fixed Pulley
Definition
A Pulley that stays in place as the load moves
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Force
Definition
A PUSH or PULL
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Energy
Definition
The ability to do WORK
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Force Arm
Definition
(On a Lever), The distance from the force to the Fulcrum
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Friction
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a force that SLOWS the motion of two objects RUBBING against each other
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Fulcrum
Definition
The fixed point for a lever
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Inclined Plane
Definition
A slanted surface that connects one level to another level
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Lever
Definition
a bar resting on a turning point
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Load
Definition
An object to be moved or lifted
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Load Arm
Definition
(On a Lever), the distance from the fulcrum to the load
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Lubrication
Definition
Using a Liquid on moving parts to REDUCE FRICTION
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Simple Machine
Definition
Simple tools used to make work easier
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Moveable Pulley
Definition
a Pulley that moves with the load
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Newton
Definition
the metric unit of Force
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Pulley
Definition
A wheel with a rope around it
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Spring Scale
Definition
A device that measures force (Newtons) or weight (grams)
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Weight
Definition
The measure of the pull of gravity on an object
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Work
Definition
W=F x D
work is done when a force moves an object
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