Simple Machines

An object being lifted or moved is a ______________.

• load

• fulcurm

• effort

• wedge

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The fixed point on a lever is called the __________.

• Bar

• Wedge

• Fulcrum

• Screw

A __________ is a bar that moves around a fixed point in order to push, pull, or move things.

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wedge

• Screw

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This image shows which of the following simple machines?

• Wheel & Axle

• Pulley

• Screw

• Inclined Plane

This image shows which of the following simple machine?

• Lever

• Wedge

• Screw

• Wheel & Axle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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This image shows which of the following simple machines?

• Wedge

• Lever

• Screw

• Pulley

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A ___________ is a wheel with a rope wrapped around it that can be used to lift or PULL heavy objects by changing the direction or amount of force.

• Lever

• Wedge

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

Which of the following are examples of inclined planes? (Hint: Two!)

• Door

• Slide

• Flag Pole

• Ramp

An __________________ is a flat surface that is raised higher at one end in order to move objects up or down.

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

• Wedge

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A ___________ is an object that is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split objects.

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

• Wheel & Axle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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