Simple Machines

Front

A ramp.

Back

Inclined Plane

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To drive objects apart. Options: Pulley, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Wheel and Axle

Back

Wedge

Front

What type of simple machine is shown here? Options: Pulley, Wheel and Axle, Lever, Wedge

Back

Pulley

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To reduce the friction of moving something. Options: Lever, Inclined Plane, Screw, Wheel and Axle

Back

Wheel and Axle

Front

Something similar to a see-saw that can lift an object. Options: Wedge, Screw, Lever, Wheel and Axle

Back

Lever

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To increase or decrease the applied force. Options: Lever, Pulley, Wheel and Axle, Screw

Back

Lever

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To move objects to a greater height. Options: Pulley, Wedge, Lever, Inclined Plane

Back

Inclined Plane

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To hold things together or to lift an object. Options: Screw, Pulley, Wedge, Wheel and Axle

Back

Screw

Front

Mechanical Advantage: To change the direction of a force. Options: Wedge, Pulley, Screw, Wheel and Axle

Back

Pulley

Front

Something that can split an object apart. Options: Wedge, Pulley, Screw, Wheel and Axle

Back

Wedge