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Simple Machines

 
 

Go to the website Simple Machines Learning Site to answer these questions about simple machines.

1. What is a simple machine?

2. Name the 6 simple machines.

3. Define the word lever.

4. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a lever.

5. Add an illustration of a lever.

6. Define the word inclined plane.

7. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a inclined plane.

8. Add an illustration of an inclined plane.

9. Define the words wheel and axle.

10. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a wheel and axle.

11. Add an illustration of a wheel and axle.

12. Define the word screw.

13. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a screw.

14. Add an illustration of a screw.

15. Define the word wedge.

16. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a wedge.

17. Add an illustration of a wedge.

18. Define the word pulley.

19. Give two examples of everyday items that contain a pulley.

20. Add an illustration of a pulley.