Forces and Machines Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Physics has 17 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

a push or a pull on an object
the measure of the force of gravity on an object
a force that resists movement
a sloped surface
the weight of an object you are trying to move
when the forces on an object are balanced
when you use force to make something move
the force that is needed to push,pull or lift an object
lever,wheel,axle,pulley,wedge,screw and inclined plane are all examples of
a straight rod or board that turns on a fixed point
the fixed point on which a lever turns
the rod on which a wheel turns
a rope or chain that is wrapped around a grooved wheel
another name foe a sloped surface like a ramp
a simple machine with a thick end and a thin end which is used to lift,hold or push things apart
an inclined plane that is wrapped around a central core
combinination of at least two simple machines