Simple Machines Vocabulary Introduction

Any of several devices with few or no moving parts used to modify motion or amount of force in order to perform work.

The object that is being moved or lifted

A rod balanced on a fixed point that can help lift a heavy weight with less effort

Uses wheels and a rope to raise, lower, or move a load

Made of two inclined planes and used to push objects apart

Used to carry loads around easily for long distances with less effort

Any slope or ramp that makes it easier to lift something.

An inclined plane wrapped in a spiral

Work is the amount of force it takes to move an object over a distance.

The amount of help or advantage gained by using a simple machine

The steepness or gradient of an inclined plane that provides a mechanical advantage. 

An applied force to bring desired change to the position (push or lift) of the load.

A chain reaction-type machine  designed to perform a simple task in an overly complicated way.

a weighing scale used to measure weight or force,

A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, that helps raise or lower a load.,

Randomly select a location to write your 15 Vocabulary Words and Free Space. It will be used to play Simple Machines Bingo (I call a definition and you mark the box of the word defined). This will be pasted in your Science Journal (page number is not important at this time)