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Simple Machines

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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SIMPLE MACHINES

Photo by Thingo

WEDGE

THIS SIMPLE MACHINE CAN BE USED TO SPLIT THIMGS APART

WEDGE

WHEEL AND AXLE

THESE TWO PARTS ACT AS ONE SIMPLE MACHINE THEY ROLL
Photo by yewenyi

WHEEL AND AXLE

SCREW

USED TO HOLD THINGS TOGETHER
Photo by bcymet

SCREW

Lever
This simple machine can be used to lift a weight, it has a fulcrum which can be located in the middle, near the end, or at the other end.

Photo by Jeremy Brooks

LEVER

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.

Photo by Arlo Bates

PULLEY

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

INCLINED PLANES