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Simple Machines

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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SIMPLE MACHINES

TINO MATARUKA

WEDGE

HATCHET

Wedge
A simple machine used to cut through things.

WEDGE EXAMPLES

  • Knife
  • Your teeth
  • Axe
  • A nail
  • A safety pin

LEVER

WHEELBARROW

Lever
A simple machine used to lift objects by pushing or pulling on one side and the objects being lifted on the other side.

LEVER EXAMPLES

  • Seasaw
  • Mop

PULLEY

FLAGPOLE

Pulley
A simple machine used to lift objects by pulling a rope.

PULLEY EXAMPLES

  • On a stage (curtains)
  • Fishing pole

WHEEL AND AXLE

UNICYCLE

Wheel and Axle
A wheel along with another piece called an axle to help move an object by rolling it.

WHEEL AND AXLE EXAMPLES

  • Bicycle
  • Screwdriver
  • Electric fan
  • Doorknob
  • Steering wheel

INCLINED PLANE

ESCALATER

Inclined Plane
A simple machine used to lift objects by placing them on an inclined plane shaped diagonally to make it easier to move the object.

INCLINED PLANE EXAMPLES

  • Skating Ramp
  • Car ramp
  • Door stopper

SCREW

JAR LID

Screw
A simple machine used to hold objects together and has an inclined plane.

SCREW EXAMPLES

  • A lag screw
  • Lightbulb

PENCIL

DRILL