Mechanical Advantage (Simple Machines) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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the energy of motion
(Actual Mechanical Advantage) the ratio of the magnitude of the resistance and effort, friction losses are taken into advantage
(Ideal Mechanical Advantage) the ratio of distance traveled by effort and resistance force, friction losses are not taken into consideration
a tool used to complete work with less effort
any device that only requires a single input force to do work
the force applied on an object times the distance traveled by the object
a rigid bar resting on a pivot used to make moving objects easier
a lever arm that is fixed to a shaft, they turn in the same direction, effort force is applied to the wheel or the axle
a wheel and axle that support a cable or belt along the wheel's circumference, pulleys are used to transfer force or speed and lift loads
consists of a flat surface at an angle that is used to move heavy objects to a higher level
a triangular shaped tool; tapers to a thin edge which functions as a moving inclined place, effort is applied to the top of the height
an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or a wheel and axle used to create rotary motion, used as a threaded fastener, can change a rotary motion into a linear motion

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