Simple Machines
It is used for lifting or lowering objects
Pulley
This does not have a definite shape or volume.
Gas
The sun produces this type of energy
Thermal energy
These allow the bicycle to move
Wheels
This invention helps people fly at over 1,000 km/hr
Aeroplane
It is used for pushing an object up or down.
Lever
This does not have a definite shape but it does have a definite volume. It changes shape when moved to different containers.
Liquid
Lights use this energy to function
Electrical energy
This lever in the front helps you change the direction on the bicycle
Handlebar
While typically, this invention uses a petrol engine, there now exist hybrid and electric versions.
Car
It is used for cutting or pushing things apart.
Wedge
This has a definite shape and volume. Its shape and volume do not change.
Solid
This energy allows us to see objects and their shapes
Light energy
You push down on the pedals to start moving the bicycle. What simple machine are they an example of?
Lever
This machine allows sound to travel through electrical cables.
Telephone
It is used for transportation
Wheel and axle
When water freezes, it turns to this
ice
This energy is produced from things in motion
kinetic energy
The pedals are connected to this part.
Gears
This invention allowed factories to make products more quickly.
Steam engine
It is used for joining two things together.
Screw
Gas or steam
This energy is made by things making noise
Sound energy
The gears are connected to a chain that help move the wheels. What simple machine are they examples of?
Pulleys
This machine allowed people to send messages to each other very quickly using Morse Code.
Telegraph