Simple Machines - Basics

Name:_____________________________________ Date:___________

1) Read and record the bold definition from the main page.

2) Click on the link of the word.

3) Draw a diagram in the box.

4) Label the parts of the machine.

5) Look at the examples of each using the link on the right and record at least 3.

Pulley:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Every time you add another pulley, it reduces the force by ___________.

Examples:

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Lever:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The pivot point of a lever is called the ___________.

Examples:

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Wedge:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A wedge can ___________, ___________, and ____________ something.

Examples:

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Wheel and Axle:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The wheel and shaft must move ___________.

Examples:

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Inclined Plane:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

	Examples:
Inclined planes have a ____________ force and a ____________ distance than a straight line.

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Screw:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The inclined plane of a screw is called the ___________.

Examples:

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For use with: http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm