Simple Machines

Mechanical Advantage:  To drive objects apart.

• Pulley
• Inclined Plane
• Wedge
• Wheel and Axle

Mechanical Advantage:  To reduce the friction of moving something.

• Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Screw
• Wheel and Axle

Mechanical Advantage:  To increase or decrease the applied force.

• Lever
• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Screw

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

I am something that can split an object apart. I am a _____________.

• Wedge
• Pulley
• Screw
• Wheel and Axle

I am something that uses a rope and can change the direction of a force. I am a ______________.

• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Pulley

What type of simple machine is this?

• Inclined Plane
• Wheel and Axle
• Screw
• Pulley

What type of simple machine is this?

• Pulley
• Screw
• Inclined Plane
• Lever