THE SIX SIMPLE MACHINES

LEVER

• Definition :A solid bar that rotates or turns around a fixed point
• The lever has fulcrum aka (fixed point) it can be straight or curved
• Ex. Hole puncher tweezers broom shovel

PULLEY

• Definition: is a wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope can
• Run and change the direction of the force.
• Ex. Flag, dental floss, fishing rod

WHEEL & AXLE

• Is a wheel that is attached to a shaft.
• Ex. Cars, roller skates, and bicycles

SCREW

• Def.Is a inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
• Ex.A jar lid, stair case, cork screw

WEDGE

• Def. is a machine that has a thick end and a thin end
• Ex.A fork, knife, fan, teeth

INCLINED PLANE

• Def.a machine that is in a sloping surface.
• Ex. Slides, and ramps