Moar Simple Machines
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
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| The ______ is a straight rod or board that pivots on a point known as a fulcrum. | lever
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| The ______ is used to lift or move objects. | lever
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| A seesaw, hammer, and a bottle opener are examples of a ______. | lever
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| Pushing down on one end of a _______ results in the upward motion of the opposite end of the fulcrum. | lever
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| Two or more simple machines working together to make work easier is known as a __________ machine. | compound
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| A ramp is an example of this simple machine: ______. | inclined plane
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| A___________ is used to split things. | wedge
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| Examples of a ______ include a knife or axe. | wedge
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| An example of a __________ machine is a wheelbarrow. | compound
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| ________ are two toothed wheels that fit together either directly or through a chain or belt so one wheel will turn the other. | Gears
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| Examples of a ______ include a wagon, toy car and a door knob. | wheel and axle
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| The ______ is an inclined plane wrapped around a shaft or cylinder. | screw
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| A clock, drill and automobile are all examples of _______. | gears
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| A bolt or a spiral staircase are examples of a ______. | screw
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| The ______ is a wheel that usually has a groove around the outside edge. This groove is for a rope or belt to move around the _______. | pulley
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| A flag is raised using a _______. | pulley
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| A _________ machine has few or no moving parts. They make work easier. | simple
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| Screws, Wedges, Levers are all examples of ________ machines. | simple
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| Two inclined planes joined back to back is known as a _____. | wedge
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| A __________ has a larger wheel (or wheels) connected by a smaller cylinder (axle) and is fastened to the wheel so that they turn together. | wheel and axle
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| A __________ can be used to alter the effort and distance involved in doing work such as lifting loads. | inclined plane
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