Simple Machines

Front

What are the three simple machines used in a bicycle?

Back

Wheel/axle, pulley, and lever.

Front

What type of simple machine is a crane?

Back

Pulley.

Front

What type of simple machine is a hammer?

Back

Lever.

Front

What is an inclined plane?

Back

A simple machine that allows objects to be raised or lowered with less effort.

Front

What two simple machines are used in a corkscrew?

Back

Screw and lever.

Front

Define a simple machine.

Back

A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances.

Front

What is a compound machine?

Back

A machine that consists of two or more simple machines working together.

Front

Give an example of a simple machine that can change the direction of a force.

Back

Pulley.

Front

What is the purpose of a lever?

Back

To amplify force or change the direction of a force.

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Front

What is the mechanical advantage of a simple machine?

Back

The ratio of the output force exerted by the machine to the input force applied to it.