Simple Machines Study Guide

Ability to do work is energy.

Use simple machines to make our work easier

Force is the push or pull that is placed on an object.

We measure force in Newtons.

Friction is a rubbing force.

Gravity attracts two objects together.

Gravity pulls objects to the ground.

A load is the object being pushed or lifted.

An inclined plane is a sloping surface.

A wedge is two inclined planes with bases together.