Simple machine examples
Simple Machine Facts
Jobs of a simple machine
100

Name an example of inclined planes

ramp, slide, stairs

100

How many simple machines are there?

a. 5

b. 6 

c. 7

d. 4

6

100

What is the job of an inclined plane

to move something from a lower place to a higher place

200

Name an example of a wheel and axle

car, train, skateboard...

200

True/ False: Simple Machines are brand new 

False: Simple machines have been around for hundreds of years
200

What is the job of a wheel and axle

to move items/ transport more quickly

300

A flag pole is an example of what simple machine

Pulley

300

What are the parts of a pulley?

- wheel/ axle

- rope/ cord/ chain

300
What is the job of a wedge?

to split or separate

400

A door stop is an example of...

A wedge

400

Which simple machine is found in both a wedge and a screw

Inclined Plane

400

what is the job of a screw?

to secure/ hold together

500
Scissors are an example of which simple MACHINES

- Lever

- Wedge

- Screw

500

What is the name of the pivot point of a lever?

A fulcrum

500

what is the job of a lever?

Helps to move something by putting force on another part of the object
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