Simple Machines 1
Two or more simple machines together is called a...
Compound Machine
What is the invisible force that pulls objects down?
Gravity
Name an invisible force
Gravity, wind, magnetism
On a magnet, what poles repel?
Like or same poles, N and N, S and S
A hockey stick is this type of Simple Machine
What is a lever?
A lever pivots on this
What is the fulcrum?
A force is a _______ or ________
Push or Pull
What does adding more pulleys help do?
Reduce the amount of force you have to use.
When using Simple Machines, the weight to be pushed or pulled is called...
What is The Load?
If someone is pushing a shopping cart, would the shopping cart be the effort force or resistance force?
Resistance force
This type of Simple Machine is seen in a playground slide
What is an inclined plane?
These are the six types of Simple Machines
What are Wheels and Axles, Pullies, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screws, Levers?
The simple machine to split wood, would be
What is a Wedge?
When two objects rub together they cause this
What is Friction?
Which Simple Machine has a groved wheel with a rope or chain that goes around it?
What is a pulley?
This type of Simple Machine is found on the bottom of a lightbulb
What is the screw?
Another name for an Inclined Plane
What is a ramp?
On a magnet, what poles attract?
Opposites, N and S
These are 2 examples of a wheel and axle
What are... ferris wheels, car tires, fan, bicycle tires, roller blades
The rod that goes through the wheel is called...
What is an Axle?
Attract and Repel
If someone is pushing a shopping cart, would the person be the effort force or resistance force?
Effort Force
Raising a flag on a flagpole uses this Simple Machine
What is a pulley?
A round object that turns around a centre point is called...
What is a wheel
Name two Simple Machines that can be found on a bicycle
What are wheel and axles, screws, levers, gears, and a pulley?