A flat surface with one end up higher than the other
100
What is the function of a wedge?
To split, cut, or pierce something
100
What two simple machines are found in scissors?
a lever and a wedge
200
What is the function of a wheel and axle?
To move objects over a distance using less force.
200
What is the form of a lever?
A stiff bar that moves around a fulcrum.
200
What is the function of an inclined plane?
To move an object up or down more easily.
200
What is the form and function of a pulley?
The form: A wheel with a rope wrapped around it.
The function: Change the amount of force needed to lift an object
200
A shovel is made of two simple machines. What are they?
A lever and a wedge
300
Which of these is an example of a wheel and axle?
a) flagpole
b) jar lid
c) doorknob
d) wood screw
c) doorknob
300
Which of these is an example of a lever?
a) Seesaw
b) Jar lid
c) Flagpole
d) Ramp
a) seesaw
300
What would BEST move a box out of a truck?
An inclined plane or a pulley?
An inclined plane
300
A knife, an ax, and a staple are all examples of what simple machine?
A wedge
300
What simple machines are in a wheelbarrow?
A lever, a wheel and axle, a screw
400
Is there a wheel and axle on Ms. Bird's chair?
Yes.
400
A lightbulb would be what type of simple machine?
A screw
400
Jess sees a ramp in front of the store. She says, "I think that ramp helps people get into the store."
Is this an example of an investigation, a question, an inference, or an experiment?
An inference
400
The blinds are an example of what simple machine?
A pulley
400
A tape dispenser is made of what simple machines?
A wheel and axle and a wedge
500
Is a rolling pin that moves an example of a wheel and axle?
Yes
500
A wheelbarrow, sissors, and a nutcracker are all have what simple machine in them?
A lever
500
How did the Ancient Egyptians use inclined planes?
To help them move the giant stone blocks up and down