Simple and Complex Machines

What is the "act of moving something?"

• effort

• work

• energy

• machine

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A tool with only a few parts that helps you do work is called a

• simple machine

• complex machine

• axle

• fulcrum

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Something that is lifted or carried is a

• friction

• force

• effort

• load

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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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Two inclined planes together that helps push things apart.

• pulley

• wedge

• gear

• lever

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

• screw

• gear

• wedge

• lever

A rigid bar that pivots or turns on a fulcrum. Used to lift or move heavy objects.

• wedge

• inclined plane

• gear

• lever

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A wheel with teeth used to transfer motion from one place to another.

• gear

• wheel and axle

• screw

• lever

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A round object that turns around a pin or pole.

• pulley

• gear

• wheel and axle

• wedge

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

• gear

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

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