Simple Machines

A tool that helps people do work by changing a force

• force

• simple machine

• robot

• nothing

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Made up of a slanted surface

• inclined plane

• pulley

• lever

• wedge

• Made up of two inclined planes

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

• inclined plane

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a post

• inclined plane

• wedge

• lever

• screw

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Made up of a stiff bar that moves freely on a fixed point

• screw

• pulley

• lever

• wedge

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Made up of two cylinders that turn on the same axis

• wheel and axle

• pulley

• lever

• wedge

Made up of a rope fitted around the rim of a fixed wheel

• wheel and axle

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Which is not a type of simple machine?

• spring
• screw
• pulley
• wedge

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?

• lever
• inclined plane
• pulley
• screw

Jan is using a screwdriver, which is a type of ...

• a pulley
• a screw
• a lever
• a wheel and axle