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Simple Machines

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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WHEEL AND AXLE

THESE TWO PARTS ACT AS ONE SIMPLE MACHINES.

Wedge
This simple machine
Can be used to split things
Apart or hold a door
Open.

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

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 this 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.

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