Simple Machines
What is the name of the simple machine that is a rod or board that turns around a fixed point?
A ladder is an example of which simple machine?
What is an inclined plane
What is the advantage of using an inclined plane?
Requires less effort force
What is an advantage of a fixed pulley?
You can change the direction of force
What is the name of the simple machines that is a wheel that turns around a rod
What is a wheel and axle
What is the name of the simple machine that has a thick end and a thin end?
What is a wedge
What simple machine is a knife?
What is a wedge
What is the disadvantage of an inclined plane?
You need to move a greater distance
What is a disadvantage of a fixed pulley
Requires the same amount of force
What type of lever is a fishing rod?
What is a third class lever
What is the name of the simple machine that has an inclined plane wrapped around a central core
What is a screw
The rope attached to the blinds is an example of which simple machine?
What is a pully
When simple machines make work easier it is called...
A mechanical advantage
What is an advantage of the moveable pulley?
Requires less force
What type of lever is a bottle opener?
What is a second class lever
What is the name of the simple machine that is a rope wrapped around a grooved wheel?
What is a pully
The lid on a juice bottle is an example of which simple machine?
What is a screw
What is an advantage of a wheel and axle?
The small turn of the axle creates a much larger turn of the wheel.
What is the disadvantage of a moveable pulley?
You can't change the direction of force
What type of lever is a see-saw?
What is a first class lever
What is the name of the simple machine that is a Sloped surface?
What is an inclined plane.
Tweezers are an example of which simple machine?
What is a lever
What are the three ways a wheel and axle make work easier
Lift, turn and move an object
What are the advantages of a combined pulley?
What are the three things required for a lever to work
What is effort force, fulcrum and load