What Simple Machine is it?
How does it make work easier?
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100
What is a simple machine that has two parts that move together?
wheel and axle
100
How does an inclined plane make work easier?
It increases the distance so that you can move an object with less force, instead of lifting it straight up.
100
Which is an example of a screw? 1. a light bulb 2. a doorknob
light bulb
100
Blinds, clotheslines, and flag poles are all examples of which simple machine?
a pulley
100
Name the six simple machines.
The six simple machines are the inclined plane, screw, wedge, wheel and axle, lever, and pulley.
200
What simple machine has a long, slanted surface?
inclined plane
200
A screw changes a _________ force into a __________ force.
circular, downward
200
Which of the following is an example of a lever? 1. a ramp 2. your arm
your arm
200
A broom, scissors, and a door are all examples of which simple machine?
a lever
200
What is the purpose of simple machines?
The purpose of simple machines is to make work easier!
300
This simple machine has a wheel with a rope around it.
pulley
300
How does a lever make work easier?
A lever can be pushed down to lift a heavy object up.
300
Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle? 1. a car 2. a doorknob
a doorknob
300
Stairs, a slide, and a ramp are all examples of which simple machine?
an inclined plane
300
Does a short inclined plane or a long inclined plane make work easier? Why?
A longer inclined plane makes work easier because a longer distance means you have to use less force than lifting something straight up.
400
This simple machine has two parts, but one of these parts does not move.
lever
400
A wedge changes a __________ force into a _________ force.
downward, sideways
400
Which of the following is an example of a pulley? 1. an elevator 2. an escalator
an elevator
400
A water bottle, garden hoses, and a drill bit are all examples of which simple machine?
screw
400
Turn to your partner and tell them your favorite simple machine and why you like it!
:)
500
Which simple machine has a pole with an inclined plane wrapped around it?
screw
500
How does a pulley make work easier?
A pulley helps us pull down on a rope instead of lifting a heavy object above our heads. It helps us reach things that are too high or too low.
500
Which of the following is an example of a wedge? 1. an ax 2. a pry bar
an ax
500
Teeth, a nail, and a canoe are all examples of which simple machine?
a wedge
500
Stand up and give THREE classmates a high five and tell them they are going to do a great job on this test!
You are going to do a great job on this test!
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