Simple Machines Review

A ramp.

• Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Wedge
• Screw

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

Mechanical Advantage:  To drive objects apart.

• Pulley
• Inclined Plane
• Wedge
• Wheel and Axle

What type of simple machine is shown here?

• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Lever
• Wedge

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

• Wedge
• Screw
• Lever
• Wheel and Axle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Mechanical Advantage:  To move objects to a greater height.

• Pulley
• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane

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

• Screw
• Pulley
• Wedge
• Wheel and Axle

Mechanical Advantage:  To change the direction of a force.

• Wedge
• Pulley
• Screw
• Wheel and Axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Something that can split an object apart.

• Wedge
• Pulley
• Screw
• Wheel and Axle

Something that can hold things together or lift an object.

• Wheel and Axle
• Lever
• Screw
• Pulley

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Something that uses a rope and can change the direction of a force.

• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Pulley

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2