6 Simple Machines

Two inclined planes together that helps push things apart.

• pulley

• wedge

• gear

• lever

A sloped or slanted surface that makes it easier to move an object from a lower level to a higher level.

• lever

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

• screw

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a combination of simple machines

• work

• force

• simple machine

• compound machine

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod, typically used to hold two things together.

• screw

• gear

• wedge

• lever

A wheel with a rope used to lift or move heavy objects.

• gear

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

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What simple machine is an axe?

• wheel and axle

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wedge

What is the simple machine with wheel and rod attached to help load and move objects?

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

• Screw

• Wheel and axle

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A mouse trap is an example of

• A wedge

• A simple machine

• A box

• A complex machine

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All simple machines help make work _________.

• harder
• smaller
• lighter
• easier

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What simple machines were used the LEAST? (hint select ALL answers that apply)

• Pully

• Wedge

• Wheel and Axel

• Screw