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| It is anything that helps you do work or make work easier |
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| A machine with a few moving parts, making it easier to work |
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| A simple machine made of a rigid bar or plank and a fixed point called fulcrum |
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| The object being lifted or moved by a machine |
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| A fixed point that supports the bar of a lever and allows the bar to turn or pivot |
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| The amount of force needed to move something |
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| A machine made up of a rope, belt, or chain wrapped around a wheel and axle |
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A simple machine made of a handle or axle attached to the center of a wheel
ex.
Ferris Wheel,
Doorknob,
Screwdriver. |
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A straight slanted surface that is not moved when it is used
ex.
Ramp - used to move heavy stuff into
a truck.
Slide - used to slide things down. |
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Two inclined planes put back to back.
ex.
a zipper,
a Knife,
a Screw. |
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| An inclined plane twisted into a spiral |
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| Wheel with teeth that fit together used for transmiting or changing motion |
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A combination of two or more simple machines.
ex.
Scissors,
Bycycle. |
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| The measure of how much useful work a machine puts out compared to the amount of work put into it. |
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