Simple Machines (wheel/axle, inclined planes, and levers)

Simple machines make work easier.

• True

• False

A doorknob is an example of which simple machine?

• lever

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

• lever

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

The following is an example of an inclined plane...

• scale

• tire

• ramp

• doorknob

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The fulcrum is right in the middle of a seesaw (lever).

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• false

A doorknob, ramp, and a seesaw are all examples of what?

• complex machines

• simple machines

• wheel and axles

• levers

A wheel and axle can work without each other.

• true

• false

Let's see who really watched the videos...Who went flying off of the seesaw?

• Tim

• Moby

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