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Force and Simple Machines
Speed Match Review Game

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Drag the squares in the gray area and drop them in the matching squares in the blue area below.
If you drop a square in the correct spot, it will disappear.
If you make a mistake, the square will return to its original spot.
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screw
friction
friction
decrease
friction AND gravity
an object made of 2 or more simple machines
wedge
add wheels, smooth surfaces, oil/wax, lighten it
force
pulley
the empty box
gravity
push
wedge
lever
pull
wedge
wheel and axle
lever, inclined plane, pulley
greater force
start moving, stop moving, change direction, change speed
gravity
gravity
simple machine
changes the direction
What force brings an object close to you?
the push or pull of an object that causes it to move
bottle cap
Name a way to lessen the friction of a heavy box.
To move a heavier object, you must apply a _______ force
a force that slows or stops movement between 2 surfaces
Which simple machine is used to split or cut objects?
Does a simple machine increase or decrease the amount of force needed to move an object?
Which force makes it possible for you to walk? Think carefully!!
an object that makes work easier
What force moves an object away?
Simple machines increase the distance of a force and what else?
doorknob
A v-shaped simple machine made up of 2 inclined planes
Several simple machines can help you lift heavy object. What are they?
What causes a box to move slower on carpet than on hardwood floors?
a force that pulls an object towards another object
What is a compound machine?
Rivers flowing downhill is an example of what?
knife
Two boxes are pushed with the same amount of force. One is empty and the other has books in it. Which one will travel the farthest?
Flagpole
crowbar
Name 2 ways a force can change an object's movement?
When you drop a ball, what is the force that pulls it towards the ground called?

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DescriptionMatch:
the push or pull of an object that causes it to moveforce
an object that makes work easiersimple machine
a force that slows or stops movement between 2 surfacesfriction
a force that pulls an object towards another objectgravity
A v-shaped simple machine made up of 2 inclined planeswedge
To move a heavier object, you must apply a _______ forcegreater force
What force moves an object away?push
Two boxes are pushed with the same amount of force. One is empty and the other has books in it. Which one will travel the farthest?the empty box
What force brings an object close to you?pull
Name 2 ways a force can change an object's movement?start moving, stop moving, change direction, change speed
What causes a box to move slower on carpet than on hardwood floors? friction
Rivers flowing downhill is an example of what?gravity
When you drop a ball, what is the force that pulls it towards the ground called?gravity
Name a way to lessen the friction of a heavy box.add wheels, smooth surfaces, oil/wax, lighten it
Which force makes it possible for you to walk? Think carefully!!friction AND gravity
Does a simple machine increase or decrease the amount of force needed to move an object?decrease
Which simple machine is used to split or cut objects?wedge
Simple machines increase the distance of a force and what else?changes the direction
What is a compound machine?an object made of 2 or more simple machines
Several simple machines can help you lift heavy object. What are they?lever, inclined plane, pulley
Flagpolepulley
crowbarlever
knifewedge
bottle capscrew
doorknobwheel and axle