Bill Nye - Simple Machines Flashcard

Front

Wheels, levers, pulleys, ramps, screws, and wedges are forms of _______________________.

Back

simple machines

Front

Another name for a ramp =

Back

inclined plane

Front

A spiral staircase is a lot like a ___________.

Back

screw

Front

Simple machines change the size and __________ of forces.

Back

direction

Front

A bunch of levers pivoting around a fulcrum =

Back

wheel

Front

What is a lever?

Back

A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called a fulcrum.

Front

What is a pulley?

Back

A simple machine that consists of a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change the direction of force.

Front

What is a screw?

Back

A simple machine that is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, used to hold objects together or lift materials.

Front

What is a wedge?

Back

A simple machine that is a piece of material with a sharp edge that can be used to split or cut objects apart.

Front

What is a wheel and axle?

Back

A simple machine consisting of a larger wheel attached to a smaller axle, allowing for easier movement of loads.