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Simple Machines
6 Simple Machine Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Lever | A simple machine made of a bar that is supported underneath at a point called a fulcrum. |
Inclined Plane | A simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other. |
Wedge | A simple machine used to cut or split an object. |
Screw | A simple machine used to hold objects together. |
Wheel & Axle | A simple machine that has a center rod attached to a wheel. |
Pulley | A simple machine that is made of a wheel and a rope. |
Compound Machine | A machine using two or more simple machines. |
Fulcrum | The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots. |