Simple Machines

Front

What do all simple machines help make work?

Back

easier

Front

Which simple machine helps force objects apart?

Back

wedge

Front

What type of lever lets you launch things through the air?

Back

catapult

Front

What type of simple machine has a slanted surface?

Back

inclined plane

Front

Which simple machine helped Olivia move the weight across the room?

Back

wheel and axle

Front

What is a simple machine?

Back

A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull in a more effective way.

Front

Name a type of simple machine that can lift heavy objects.

Back

lever

Front

What is the purpose of a pulley?

Back

To change the direction of a force and make lifting easier.

Front

What is an example of an inclined plane?

Back

A ramp.

Front

What does a screw do?

Back

It converts rotational motion into linear motion and can hold things together.