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Simple Machines

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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SIMPLE MACHIENES

LEVER
THIS SIMPLE MACHINE CAN BE USED TO LIFT A WEIGHT. IT HAS A FULCRUM, WHICH CAN BE LOCATED IN THE CENTER, NEAR THE END, OR AT THE END OF THE SIMPLE MACHINE

Pulley
A rope,a wheel with a groove in it and a weight make up this simple machine. You can pull up or down on the rope to lift the weight

Wedge
This simple machine can be used to split things apart or hold a door open

Inclined plane
A heavy object could be rolled up this simple machine, instead of lifting it straight up

Screw
Examples of this simple machine are used to hold things together. It's made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder

Wheel and axel
These two parts act as one simple machine they roll and are found on cars, bikes, and wheelbarrows

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