Simple Machines

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A simple machine that consists a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point

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lever

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An axe is an example of a

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wedge

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When force is used to move an object across a distance, this is called...

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work

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The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a

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pulley

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Which of the following does a simple machine do?

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allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance, reduce the amount of force needed to do work, change the direction of the applied force

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Name this simple machine.

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Wheel and Axle

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How much work is done if I use 5N of force to move an object 2 meters?

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10 Joules

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A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder, often used to hold things together is a...

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screw

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A ramp.

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Inclined Plane

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Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work? Options: a boy runs across a football field, a banker counts money, a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp, a girl eats a sandwich

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a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp