Simple Machines

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Force
Answer 1
A push or a pull.
Gravity
Answer 2
The pulling force between two objects which depends on how big they are.
Motion
Answer 3
A change in position.
Speed
The measure of how fast something moved over a certain distance.
Work
The measure of force used over a certain distance.
Weight
Answer 6
The measure of the pull of the force of gravity on an object.
Simple machine
A tool that helps you work.
Lever
Answer 8
A simple machine that that can be used to raise or lower and object.
Fulcrum
Answer 9
The point where a lever rocks.
Inclined plane
Answer 10
A simple machine used to move objects to a higher or lower place. A ramp.
Screw
Answer 11
An inclined plane wrapped around a post.
Wedge
Answer 12
A triangle shaped object used to separate, split, cut or lift objects.
Pulley
Answer 13
A wheel and a rope. A pulley changes the direction of force.
Wheel and axle
Answer 14
A circle attached to a bar called an axle.
Things with more mass require more __________ to move.
Force