lever
A simple machine is made of few or _______ moving parts.
a. 100
b. 10
c. 3
d. No
no
What is the definition of a compound machine?
Two or more simple machines working together
What simple machine would you use to move a heavy box from the ground into a van?
inclined plane
What is the goal of engineering?
find solutions to problems
pully
A lever can change the _______ of a force.
a. color
b. kind
c. number
d. direction
Direction
True or false: We use compound machines to help complete everyday tasks.
True
What simple machine would you use to open a door?
Lever
True or false: Engineers think creatively to solve problems
True
screw
The point around which a lever rotates is called a...
a. balance
b. middle
c. fulcrum
d. rotation point
fulcrum
Is a door stop a compound machine?
no, it is a wedge.
What simple machine would I use to hold two pieces of wood together?
screw
What do engineers do after they design something to see if it works?
test
inclined plane
Simple machines can change the _______ of force needed to do something.
a. type
b. amount
c. style
d. height
amount
Is a wheelbarrow a compound machine?
yes. It has a lever and wheel and axle working together.
What simple machine would I use to cut my sandwich in half?
wedge
Before building, what do engineers do?
Sketch or model their design
wedge
mechanical advantage
yes, screws and lever
What simple machine would you use to convert friction into forward motion?
wheel and axle
What is something a chemical engineer might make?
Medicine!