Simple Machines and Their Functions

Which of these lists contains ONLY simple machines?

• wedge, wheelbarrow, lever, pulley

• pulley, wheel and axle, screw, inclined plane

• lever, fulcrum, hammer, screw

• wheel and axle, inclined plane, scissors, wedge

An inclined plane requires less _______ but a greater _______ to do work.

• force, load

• distance, force

• force, distance

• load, distance

An ax is an example of a(n) ________.

The simple machine in an elevator is the ________.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Mechanical advantage changes the _______.

• direction of force

• output of force

• simple machine being used

• amount of work being done

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The simple machines in a wheelbarrow are ...

• a lever and a pulley

• an inclined plane and a wheel

• a wheel and axle and a lever

• a lever and a wedge

An ax is an example of this

an inclined plane wrapped around a post

a combination of simple machines

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

a simple machine made of a wheel with a grooved rim

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2