machines
name this machine
vocabulary
pull that lever
100

what is a wedge?

It can be used to separate two objects or portions of an object, lift up an object, or hold an object in place.

100

 ramps are examples of this simple machine

inclined plane

100

a sloped surface is called a 

inclined plane

100

a first-class lever is 

the fulcrum is in the middle of the effort and the load.

200

what is a screw?

what is a piece of metal that attaches to an inclined plane to propel itself into metal? 

200

bottle caps are examples of this type of machine

what is a screw

200

the point where a lever tilts is called a 

what is a fulcrum

200

a third-class lever is 

the effort is in the middle between the fulcrum and the load.

300

what is a lever?

a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge or fulcrum. It is a simple machine. 

300

bottle openers are an example of this type of machine

what is a lever

300

a wedge is a 

an inclined plane that moves

300

the load is in the middle between the fulcrum and the effort.

2nd class lever

400

what is a pulley?

a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction. 

400

Wells are an example of this type of machine

what is a pulley system

400

a piece of metal with a incline plane wrapped around it is called a 

screw

400

scissors are an example of what type of lever

what is a 1st class lever

500

what is a wheel and axle?

a simple machine consisting of a wheel attached to a smaller axle so that these two parts rotate together

500

Analog clocks are examples of this type of machine. 

what is a wheel and axle. 

500

an object that rotates or pivots is called 

a lever

500

a fishing rod is an example of what

3rd class lever

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