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Vocab
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Question | Answer |
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lever | object that pivots around fixed point |
wheel | a circular object |
axle | shaft of a wheel |
inclined plane | plane elevated slope |
pulley | grooved wheel with rope etc. wrapped around it |
simple machine | one machine |
compound machine | two or more simple machines |
wedge | inclined plane that moves |
force | push or pull exerted on an object |
work | force exerted on an object that causes it to move |
power | rate at which work is done |
efficiency | % of input work that is converted to output work |
radius | pivoted arm or spoke of a wheel |
technical writing | step by step instructions |
energy | ability to do work or cause change |
inventor | person who invents something new |
invention | A new device, method, or process developed from study or experiments |
gears | two or more wheels linked together by teeth |
drawing | picture |
cartoon | animated picture |
sequence | step by step process |
inquiry | to question or examine closely |
mouse trap | contraption used to catch mice |
switch | device used to break or open an electircal circuit |
balloon | inflatable rubber bag |
incredible | unbelievable |
pendulum | object suspended from a fixed support so it swings freely back and forth |
fulcrum | a fixed point around which a lever pivots |
kinetic energy | energy an object has due to its motion |
potential energy | energy that is stored and held |
mechanical advantage | # of times the force exerted on a machine is multipled |
magnetic | having an unusual power to attract |
joule | unit of measure; one Newton meter |
rube goldberg | crazy inventor |