| A | B |
| Mechanical Energy | Energy associated with position and movement of an object |
| Fulcrum | Place where a lever rotates |
| Input | Where the force is begin applied to a machine |
| Output | Affects the load on a machine |
| Mechanical Advantage | The ratio of input distance divided by output distance |
| Friction | The effect of two surfaces scraping against each other |
| Force | The strength of a push or a pull |
| Proportional | When one number is doubled, another number is doubled |
| Lever | Used to lift objects heavier than us |
| Wedge | Input force is on the bottom, used to pry items open |
| Wheel and Axle | Input is whichever end is turned first, can be found on a car |
| Pulley | Mechanical Advantage is found by counting the number of supporting ropes |
| Screw | Input is distance between the threads |
| Inclined Plane | Input is length of the ramp |