Simple Machines

Front

A flat sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations. It makes raising objects easier.

Back

inclined plane

Front

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod forms this simple machine.

Back

screw

Front

A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots about a fixed point.

Back

lever

Front

An axe is an example of a

Back

wedge

Front

A seesaw is an example of a

Back

lever

Front

A device that has two or more simple machines working together

Back

compound (complex) machine

Front

Stairs

Back

inclined plane

Front

Lightbulb: wedge, pulley, incline plane, screw

Back

screw

Front

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

Back

spring

Front

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar? Options: lever, inclined plane, pulley, screw

Back

screw