SIMPLE MACHINES~

what is a simple machine?

mechanical device that uses a force to change the direction or magnitude of the force.

what is an inclined plane?

sloped surface that reduces the effort of forces to overcome gravity (ramp)

what is a pulley?

a simple machine that consists of a wheel, axel, and rope.

what is a lever?

a simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.

what is a wheel and axel?

a simple machine that uses a large and a small wheel or drum attached to the same shaft to amplify force.

what is a wedge?

a simple machine that has a triangular shape. It is thick at one end and tapers off to a sharp edge at the other.

what is a screw?

simple machine with a twisted cylinder and ridges that can drill into objects or hold parts together.

what is the formula to find accecleration?

force divided by mass

what is the formula to find force?

mass x acceleration

what is the formula to find mass?

force divided by acceleration