Simple Machines

a bar on which one or more wheels rotates.

• lever

• screw

• wedge

• axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

a bar used for lifting or opening.

• lever

• screw

• wedge

• axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

an object that has a thin, spiraling piece with a flat top. It can be pressed and turned to attach two things.

• lever

• screw

• wedge

• axle

a triangular piece of metal, wood, rubber, etc. It is used to split or open things.

• lever

• screw

• wedge

• axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

an influence or power that can cause a change in an object or system.

• pulley

• force

• wheel

• mechanical advantage

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

an angled surface that is used to roll or slide something; a ramp.

• pulley

• mechanical advantage

• inclined plan

• wheel

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

the force saved by using a machine.

• work

• wheel

• force

• mechanical advantage

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

a simple machine in which a wheel or set of wheels is used with a rope or chain to lift heavy objects.

• pulley

• wheel

• wedge

• inclined plane

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

a round object that rolls and moves a car, bike, bus, etc.

• wheel

• wedge

• pulley

• lever

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

the transfer of energy through motion.

• lever

• pulley

• work

• wedge

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5