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Simple Machines
Grade 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ______ is a stiff bar that moves about a fixed point (fulcrum). | lever |
| The ______ is used to push, pull, or lift things. | lever |
| A seesaw, crowbar, and shovel are examples of a ______. | lever |
| The ______ is a flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other | inclined plane |
| Which simple machine helps moves heavy objects up or down? | inclined plane |
| A ramp is an example of this simple machine: ______. | inclined plane |
| The _______ is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split other objects | wedge |
| Examples of a ______ include a knife or ax. | wedge |
| The _______ consists of a rod attached to a wheel. | wheel and axle |
| A ______ makes it easier to move or turn things. | wheel and axle |
| Examples of a ______ include bicycle wheels, roller skates, and a door knob. | wheel and axle |
| The ______ is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone. | screw |
| A common use of the ______ is to hold objects together. | screw |
| A jar lid is an example of a ______. | screw |
| The ______ is a wheel that has a rope wrapped around it. | pulley |
| A flag is raised using a _______. | pulley. |