Simple Machines

Front

What is the fixed point around which a lever is free to turn?

Back

fulcrum

Front

What kind of simple machine is a wheelchair ramp?

Back

inclined planes

Front

One or two inclined planes that move when used. Thick at one end and thin at the other.

Back

wedge

Front

A wheel attached to a shaft. A doorknob is an example.

Back

wheel and axle

Front

An inclined plane wrapped around a straight piece of metal.

Back

screw

Front

Rope, chain, or belt wrapped around a wheel that changes the direction of an applied force. Movable or fixed types.

Back

pulley

Front

Which type of simple machine is a see saw? Options: Lever, Wheel and axle, Inclined plane, Wedge

Back

Lever

Front

A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of _____ required to work.

Back

force

Front

Which statement correctly explains a compound machine?

Back

A compound machine is made up of two or more simple machines.

Front

An object being lifted or moved is a

Back

load