P.2.4 Simple Machines Vocab

A device that has few or no moving parts.

• incline plane

• simple machine

• screw

• wheel and axel

A simple machine that consists of 2 circular objects of different sizes.

• incline plane

• simple machine

• screw

• wheel and axel

A simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface which raises loads.

• incline plane

• simple machine

• screw

• wheel and axel

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

• incline plane

• simple machine

• screw

• wheel and axel

A simple machine that is made of 2 inclined planes.

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

• wheel and axel

A simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fulcrum to move an object.

• fulcrum

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A simple machine that consists of a wheel over which a rope, chain, or wire passes.

• fulcrum

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

The point of rest on which a lever turns in moving an object.

• fulcrum

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

The picture is an example of a __.

• fulcrum

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

The round log under the lever is an example of a __.

• fulcrum

• lever

• pulley

• wedge