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Simple Machines
Lessons 11- 13
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Science
8th Grade
10/05/2011

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Term

What is the basic advantage of a single fixed pulley?

Definition

The pulley changes the direction of the effort force.

Term

Using an inclined plane allows you to apply _____________?

Definition

lesser force

Term

What are the two kinds of pulleys?

Definition

moveable and fixed.

Term

A screw and a wedge are both similar to what other kind of simple machine?

Definition

an inclined plane.

Term


A pulley makes work easier by changing the magnitude and/or  _______________ of the effort force required to do work.


Definition
direction
Term

Wheels ____________   friction

Definition
reduce
Term

Machines are labor-saving devices because they decrease effort forces.  Machines do not do __________ work.

Definition
more
Term

On what point does a lever pivot?

Definition

the fulcrum     

Term

What is the term used for the force you
applied to a machine?

Definition

effort force

Term

What is transferred when work is done?

Definition

Energy

Term

When do you need less force when using a lever?

Definition

when the load and fulcrum are close together.

Term

The ax blade is a wedge that has two __________?

Definition

inclined planes

Term

What is the basic principle of using a lever?

Definition

You exert a small force over a long distance

Term

 

A stapler is an example of which class of lever?

Definition

 

2nd Class  

Term
List some examples of 1st Class Levers.
Definition

see-saw

scissors

crowbar

hammer's claws

pliers

Term
List some examples of 2nd Class Levers
Definition

bottle opener

wheel barrow

paper cutter

stapler

door

Term
List some examples of 3rd Class Levers
Definition

baseball bat

fishing rod

shovel

tweezers

broom

golf club

shovel

arms and legs

 

Term

The wheel and axle is most closely related to?

Definition

lever

Term

A 8N mass is placed 0.4 meters from the fulcrum.  Where would you have to place a 4N mass in
      order for the lever to balance? Explain

Definition

0.8 N

 

8N x 0.4 m = 3.2 Nm

4N x ? = 3.2 Nm

 

Both sides have to have the same product.

Work = Work

Term

Incline planes do not reduce work,
they reduce the ________force.

Definition
effort
Term

Effort force and effort distance are _____________  proportional.

Definition
inversely
Term

A pulley makes work easier by changing the magnitude and/or
                                                              _______________ of the effort force required to do work.

Definition
direction
Term

A lever is balanced when the magnitude of torque on the left lever arm equals the magnitude of   ___________  on the right lever arm.

Definition
torque
Term

On a lever, torque is the product of an applied force and the_____________ of its lever arm.

Definition
distance
Term

Suppose you must lift a 150-kg box to a table 2 m high. How does the use of an inclined plane affect the amount of work you must perform to lift the box?

Definition

An inclined plane does not change the amount of work you must perform.

Term

Which uses less force rolling or sliding friction?

Definition

 rolling

Term

What does a screw consist of?

Definition

an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder

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