Science Vocab 2

What is a pulley?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• Two inclined planes placed back to back

What is an inclined plane?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• Two inclined planes placed back to back

What is a lever?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• Two inclined planes placed back to back

What is a wedge?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• Two inclined planes placed back to back

What is a wheel & axle?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• Two inclined planes placed back to back

What is a screw?

• A machine made of a wheel and a cord

• A ramp for moving heavy objects

• A board that pivots on a fulcrum

• An inclined plane wrapped around a rod