Simple Machines

In a first class lever, the _____ is in the middle.

• Effort
• Fulcrum
• Load
• Machine

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

The flag pole mechanism is an example of which simple machine? 

• Inclined Plane
• Lever
• Wedge
• Pulley

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A ramp.

• Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Wedge
• Screw

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What type of simple machine is shown here?

• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Lever
• Wedge

Mechanical Advantage:  To drive objects apart.

• Pulley
• Inclined Plane
• Wedge
• Wheel and Axle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Something similar to a see-saw that can lift an object.

• Wedge
• Screw
• Lever
• Wheel and Axle

Mechanical Advantage:  To increase or decrease the applied force.

• Lever
• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Screw

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Mechanical Advantage:  To move objects to a greater height.

• Pulley
• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Mechanical Advantage:  To hold things together or to lift an object.

• Screw
• Pulley
• Wedge
• Wheel and Axle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Something that can split an object apart.

• Wedge
• Pulley
• Screw
• Wheel and Axle