Simple Machines Review 24-25

Front

This machine has:-a ramp
-flat surface that is higher at one end. 
-helps a person move something up or down from one place to another

Back

inclined plane

Front

This simple machine helps spread or cut something

Back

wedge

Front

This simple machine:-moves at the same time
-both parts turn to help a person move something

Example: door knob

Back

wheel and axle

Front

Flagpole

Back

pulley

Front

Scissors and wheelbarrows are ____________ machines because they have 2 or more simple machines.

Back

compound

Front

Often used to hold things together. It is a cylinder with an inclined plane wrapped around it.

Back

screw

Front

This machine has one or no moving parts.

Back

simple machine

Front

This simple machine has a straight bar that pivots on a fulcrum and can be used to lift a weight.

Back

lever

Front

What is the fixed point that a lever pivots or moves on?

Back

fulcrum

Front

When force is applied to an object in the __________ direction, it will most likely stop.

Back

opposite