simple machines

A simple machine with a flat surface set at an angle to a horizontal surface.

• inclined plane

• wedge

• screw

• load

Something that is lifted, carried, or supported

• fulcrum

• simple machine

• load

• force

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A simple device that does work is a simple machine.

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The fixed point or support on which a lever turns when moving. The center support of a seesaw is this.

• lever

• pulley

• simple machine

• fulcrum

a simple machine with a round frame that turns around a central rod

• lever

• fulcrum

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

A simple machine that has a bar which moves on or around a fixed point and can be used for lifting things

• fulcrum

• load

• wedge

• lever

A simple machine that has a wheel over which rope or chains are pulled.

• screw

• pulley

• inclined plane

• lever

A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane that twists around a rod

• screw

• wedge

• inclined plane

• lever

A simple machine with 1 or more inclined planes

• screw

• wheel and axle

• wedge

• pulley

What simple machine can be used to split things apart and also it can hold open a door?

• Lever
• Pulley
• Wedge
• Screw