Simple Machines
Name one example of a wedge.
Knife, Axe, Nail
Is skateboard is an example of what kind of simple machine?
Wheel and Axle
Magnets create their own Force what is this Force called?
Magnetic force
A force is a ____________ or ____________ on an object that can put it into motion
A force is a PULL or PULL on an object that can put it into motion
When a car is going down a ramp, will it move faster or slower down the taller ramp?
Faster
A hammer can be used as what kind of simple machine?
Lever
What type of simple machine is used to raise a flag up a flagpole?
Pulley
Magnets will only pull what type of item?
Metal
What is a force that resists the sliding or rolling of one object over another?
Friction
True
A big construction crane is an example of what kind of simple machine?
Pulley
A ramp is an example of what type of simple machine?
Inclined plane
True or False: magnetic force can full items without touching them
True
What force do you use when making your friend go higher on a swing?
Push
When a pencil drops off my desk what force is pulling it towards the Earth?
Gravity
Gravity is what kind of force?
(push or pull)
Pulling
What kind of simple machine can be found on a light bulb?
Screw
If you have two of the same poles together will they attract or repel?
Repel
Playing tug of war means you are using what kind of force?
Pull
If I drop a bowling ball and a feather which item will hit the ground first? Why?
The bowling ball will hit the ground first because it is heavier and gravity pulls it faster.
What are the six types of simple machines?
Pulley, screw, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, level
A wheelbarrow is a example of what kind of simple machine?
Lever
Attract means the magnets pull together. Repel means the magnets _________ apart.
Push
Working with magnets if you put a North Pole and a South Pole together will they attract or repel?
Attract
What are the poles called in a magnetic force?
North and South Pole