Simple Machines

Front

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod forms this simple machine: lever, pulley, screw, wedge

Back

screw

Front

A simple machine that consists a rigid bar that pivot about a fixed point

Back

lever

Front

Stairs

Back

inclined plane

Front

Which is not a type of simple machine? Options: spring, screw, pulley, wedge

Back

spring

Front

What does a simple machine do?

Back

Allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance, reduce the amount of force needed to do work, change the direction of the applied force.

Front

Identify this simple machine: Lever, Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane, Screw

Back

Wheel & Axle

Front

Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?

Back

a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp

Front

What simple machine is pictured? Options: inclined plane, screw, wedge

Back

screw

Front

A simple machine consisting of a flat surface with one end higher than the other.

Back

inclined plane

Front

A simple machine consisting of a rope or cable that runs around a grooved wheel.

Back

pulley