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Physical Science
Chapter 5, vocab words
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8th Grade
05/16/2010

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compound machine
Definition
2 or more simple machines working together
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efficiency
Definition
how much work put into a machine is changed in to useful output work by a machine
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effort force
Definition
force applied to the machine
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inclined plane
Definition
a sloping surface reducing the amount of force required to do work
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lever
Definition
bar free to pivot or turn about a fixed point
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machine
Definition
device that makes work easier
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mechanical advantage
Definition
number of times a machine multiplies the effort force
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power
Definition
amount of work done in a certain amount of time
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pulley
Definition
groved wheel with a rope running along the groove
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resistance force
Definition
force applied by a machine to overcome resistance
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screw
Definition
inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a cylindrical post
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simple machine
Definition
machine that only does 1 movement
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wedge
Definition
inclined plane with 1 or 2 sloping sides
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wheel and axle
Definition
machine consisting of 2 different wheels of different sizes that rotate together
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work
Definition
transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
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