Simple Machines

Front

A simple machine that consists a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point

Back

lever

Front

An axe is an example of a:

pulley

,

inclined plane

,

screw

,

wedge

Back

wedge

Front

A seesaw is an example of a:

wedge

,

lever

,

inclined plane

,

pulley

Back

lever

Front

What is the fixed point on a lever called?

Back

fulcrum

Front

When force is used to move an object across a distance, this is called...

Back

work

Front

The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a:

wheel and axle

,

lever

,

inclined plane

,

pulley

Back

pulley

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

Name this simple machine: Lever, Wedge, Pulley, Inclined Plane

Back

Pulley

Front

Name this simple machine. Options: Wheel and Axle, Lever, Pulley, Wedge

Back

Wheel and Axle

Front

Name this simple machine. Options: Wheel and Axle, Lever, Pulley, Wedge

Back

Wedge