SIMPLE MACHINES

It uses grooved wheels and ropes/chains to raise, lower, or move a load.

• PULLEY

• SCREW

• LEVER

• WEDGE

It uses grooved wheels and ropes/chains to raise, lower, or move a load.

• PULLEY

• SCREW

• LEVER

• WEDGE

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It is an object with a slanted edge that is sharp. It can be used to cut materials apart

• PULLEY

• SCREW

• LEVER

• WEDGE

It is a slanted surface used to connect lower surfaces to higher ones.

• PULLEY

• INCLINED PLANE

• SCREW

• LEVER

It is an inclined plane wrapped around a shaft that holds things together or lifts objects

• PULLEY

• SCREW

• LEVER

• WEDGE

These are basic tools that multiply the amount of force to make work easier.

• simple machines

• wheel and axle

• lever

• wedge

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Which is a characteristic of simple machines?

• They run electricity

• They have few or no moving parts

• They are difficult to work

• They have motors

A simple machine that helps a vehicle to move from one place to another.

• lever

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

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Which of these is an example of a wedge?

• wheel

• spoon

• seesaw

• butter knife

Which of these is an example of inclined plane?

• wheel

• slide

• wall

• driveway