Big Idea 6 Wheelbarrow

A __________ is what the lever balances on.

• fulcrum

• pulley

• wheel

• axle

A seesaw is an example of a __________.

• compound machine

• wheel and axle

• lever

• fulcrum

A __________ uses two or more simple machines.

• wheel and axle

• lever

• fulcrum

• compound machine

• pulley

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A bike has more than one __________.

• fulcrum

• wheel and axle

• lever

• compound machine

A wheelbarrow is a simple machine. True or False?

• True

• False

The handles of a wheelbarrow act as a lever. True or False?

• True

• False

A wheel and axle can change the direction of force. True or False?

• True

• False

It is easier to drag something than to carry it in a wheelbarrow. True or False?

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a simple machine?

• Bicycle

• Lever

• Car

• Computer

What is the main function of a wheel and axle?

• To balance objects

• To change direction

• To reduce friction

• To lift objects

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