Ch. 4 Section 3 - Simple Machines
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 simple machine | one or two simple machines make up machines |
| inclined plane | a simple machine that is a flat, sloped surface |
| wedge | a simple machine that is an inclined plane that moves |
| screw | a simple machine that is an inclined plane wrapped around a central cylinder to form a spiral |
| lever | a simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots about a fixed point |
| wheel and axle | a simple machine that consists of two attached circular or cylindrical objects that rotate about a common axis, each one with a different radius |
| pulley | a simple machine that consists of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it |
| compound machine | a device that combines two or more simple machines |
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