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Simple Machines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A grooved wheel with a rope, chain, or cable running along the groove. | Pulley |
| An inclined plane with one or two sloping sides. | Wedge |
| A bar that is free to pivot or turn around a fixed point. | Lever |
| A shaft or axle attached to the center of a larger wheel, so that the wheel and axle rotate together. | Wheel and Axle |
| A sloping surface, such as a ramp that reduces the amount of force required. | Inclined Plane |
| A cylindrical shape with an inclined plane wrapped around it. | Screw |
| Give an example of a compound machine. | Scissors, bicycle, etc. |
| What class of lever is a broom? | Third Class lever |
| What class of lever are scissors? | First Class Lever |
| What class of lever is a wheel barrow? | Second Class Lever |