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| Occurs when force causes an object to move in the same direction that the force is applied. |
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work = force X distance
W = F X D |
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A machine that only uses one movement.
It only requires one motion. |
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Pulley
Lever
Inclined plane
Screw
Wedge
Wheel & axle |
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| Combination of simple machines |
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(MA)
The number of times force is increased by a machine. |
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Type of simple machine.
It is an object with a groove and a rope or chain running throufh the groove. |
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| A pulley changes the direction of the input force. |
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The force applied to a machine.
Sometimes called effort. |
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| The force exerted by a machine. |
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A type of simple macahine.
A rod or plank that pivots (turns) around a fixed point. |
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| The pivot point in a lever system. |
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Can increase force.
Can increase the distance over which a lever is applied. |
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1st class
2nd class
3rd class
Depends on the position of input force (effort), output force load or resistance), and fulcrum |
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| The fulcrum is between the effort (input force) and load (output force) |
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