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Simple Machines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lever | A stiff bar that moves about a fixed point. |
| Pulley | A wheel that has a rope wrapped around it. |
| Screw | An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone |
| Wedge | Wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split other objects. |
| Wheel and Axle | Consists of a rod attached to a wheel. |
| Inclined plane | A flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other. |
| Work | When a force (push or pull) moves an object over a distance. |