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JEOPARDY!

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“Lever”

Alone

Inclined

Boeing 747’s

The

“Wedgie”

The

Screw

Wheel &

Axle me

Later

Stop Being a

Pulley


This is the name for the pivot point of the

lever


Give an example of a lever


How many types of levers are there?


Which lever would require less force to

lift the box?

A B


An inclined plane is commonly referred to

as a _______.


Give an example of an inclined plane


Which inclined plane would require less

force?

A B


Even though you use less force when using an inclined plane, you must

use it over a greater _________.


Which inclined plane would require the force to be exerted over a greater

distance?

A B


A wedge is an _____________

that moves

Daily Double!!!


Wedges can be used to split, cut, or ____


Give an example of a wedge


Wedges that use less force are

__________ and / or ___________


Name a common wedge used to fasten things


Give an example of a screw


The closer together the threads, the

_________ force is needed


Screws with ridges or threads further apart will require the force to be

applied through a greater _________


Which screw would require less force to

use?

A B


Which screw would require you to turn it

more (through a longer distance)?

A B


The wheel and axle consists of a wheel

connected to the _________.


The small wheel is called this


Which wheel and axle will require

more force?

A B


The pivot point of the wheel and axle

is the ____________.

Daily Double!!!


Give an example of a wheel and axle


A pulley has a belt, chain, or rope

wrapped around a ________ .


Pulley systems that use less force have more __________


What is used in the groove of the wheel

to help lift heavy objects?


Give an example of a pulley


Which pulley will require more effort force?

A B

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