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Simple Machines

AB
A simple machine that consists of two inclined planes placed back-to-back.wedge
Simple machines are used to push, pull, and ________.lift
A screw is made of an inclined plane that is wrapped around a __________.pole
A simple machine requires this in order to operate.energy
A simple machine can change the direction or _______ of a force.size
A device that does work.machine
The fixed point or support on which a lever turns when moving.fulcrum
A push or pull.force
Simple machines make performing work ________.easier
This type of machine is in the form of a lever.seesaw
An inclined plane makes it easier to move an object upward, but the ________ to perform the work is larger.distance
A snow shovel is an example of this simple machine.lever
This type of simple machine is used to raise and lower a flag on a flagpole.pulley
The number of simple machines.six
This type of simple machine is in the form of an inclined plane.ramp
The blade of this is an example of a wedge.knife
One end of an inclined plane is _________ than the other end.higher
A simple machine performs work by applying one or more __________.forces
An inclined plane has a _______ surface that does not move.slanted
A wedge and a _________ each include one or more inclined planes.screw
Work is equal to the product of force _________ distance.times
A _________ and a fulcrum make up this simple machine.bar
Using a force to move an object across a distance.work
A _________ and axle is a simple machine that uses the force turning its wheels to also turn its axles.wheel
A ________ is an example of a lever.broom
When you pull on a pulley, the pulley will change the ________ of the force applied to it.direction


5th Grade Teacher
Moorestown Upper Elementary

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