Chapter 7 Vocabulary Quiz

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a measure of the distance an object moves in a given amount of time speed
a measure of an object’s speed and direction velocity
the change in an object’s velocity over a period of time acceleration
a metric unit used to measure force netwon
the result of a force applied to an object that causes it to move work
the ability to do work energy
a metric unit used to measure work, equal to one newton meter (Nm) joule
a device that makes work easier and which has few or no moving parts simple machine
a beam or bar that pivots on a fixed point lever
a straight, slanted surface used to raise an object inclined plane
the point where a lever rotates or pivots fulcrum
the force that is applied to a simple machine effort
an object that resists the force applied by a simple machine load
a measure of the steepness of a slope grade