Science - Simple Machines/Movement

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17 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Question 1
A rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.
Lever
Question 2
A metal fastener driven into wood or the like by rotating, especially by means of a screwdriver.
Screw
Question 3
A piece of hard material with two inclined planes meeting, used for raising, holding, or splitting objects by applying a pounding or driving force, like a hammer
Wedge
Question 4
A machine where one end of the line is pulled to raise a weight at the other end.
Pulley
Question 5
A larger wheel connected to a smaller cylinder (the axle) and is fastened to the wheel so that they turn together.
Wheel and Axle
Question 6
A simple machine used to alter the effort and distance involved in doing work, such as lifting.
Inclined Plane
Question 7
To press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
Push
Question 8
To draw or tug at with force.
Pull
Question 9
To cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
Turn
Question 10
To cause to turn around rapidly, as on an axis; twirl; whirl: to spin a coin on a table.
Spin
Question 11
To spring back from a surface in a lively manner: The ball bounced off the wall.
Bounce
Question 12
To move to and fro or up and down quickly and repeatedly; quiver; tremble.
Vibrate
Question 13
To move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
Roll
Question 14
By or at the side of; near: Sit down beside me.
Beside
Question 15
In, at, or to a higher place.
Above