Simple Machines Flashcard Booster

Front

What is an inclined plane?

Back

A flat surface tilted at an angle.

Front

Which simple machine is a seesaw an example of?

Back

Lever.

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the things a machine can do?

Back

Changes the amount of work done.

Front

What is a lever?

Back

A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point and is used to transmit force.

Front

Why do workers use an inclined plane to push a heavy box?

Back

It makes their work easier because it requires less effort.

Front

What is a simple machine?

Back

A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull with less effort.

Front

Name the six types of simple machines.

Back

Inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, and wedge.

Front

What is the purpose of a pulley?

Back

To change the direction of force applied to lift an object.

Front

How does a wheel and axle work?

Back

A wheel is attached to a smaller axle, and turning the wheel causes the axle to turn, reducing friction.

Front

What is a wedge?

Back

A simple machine that is a triangular shaped tool used to separate objects or hold them together.