Simple Machines
What They Do
Examples
100
This is a
A. Wedge
B. Pulley
C. Lever
A. Wedge
100
A lever is
A. Used to help lift heavy items
B. Used to help lift light objects
C. Used to look at the moon
A. Used to help lift heavy items
100
This is an example of a
A. Lever
B. Pulley
C. Inclined Plane
A. Lever
200
This is a
A. Lever
B. Screw
C. Pulley
C. Pulley
200
A wedge is
A. To push things together
B. Used to push things apart
C. Used to wash a cat
B. Used to push things apart
200
This is an example of a
A. Pulley
B. Lever
C. Ramp
C. Ramp
300
This is a
A. Screw
B. Inclined Plane
C. Pulley
A. Screw
300
An inclined plan is
A. Used to push things apart
B. Used to push things together
C. Used to move heavy objects to a higher or lower place
C. Used to move heavy objects to a higher or lower place
300
This an example of a
A. Lever
B. Wheel and Axle
C. Screw
B. Wheel and Axle
400
This is a
A. Wheel and Axle
B. Lever
C. Inclined Plane
C. Inclined Plane
400
A screw is
A. Used to hold things together
B. Used to push things together
C. Used to lift heavy objects
A. Used to hold things together
400
This an example of a
A. Screw
B. Pulley
C. Lever
A. Screw
500
This is a
A. Inclined Plane
B. Wheel Axle
C. Screw
B. Wheel Axle
500
A wheel and Axle
A. Used to push things together
B. Used to move things, turn wheels
C. Used to hold things together
B. Used to move things, turn wheels
500
This is an example of a
A. Lever
B Pulley
C. Screw
B Pulley
600
This is a
A. Pulley
B. Screw
C. Lever
C. Lever
600
A pulley is
A. To separate things
B. To lift heavy things
C. Used to lower or raise items
C. Used to lower or raise items
600
This an example of a
A. Screw
B. Inclined Plane
C. Wedge
C. Wedge