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Simple Machines 1

Basic vocabulary

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TOOLtakes the place of a body part
SIMPLE MACHINEchanges the amount or direction of force or cuts down on the amount of friction
LEVERa bar made of wood, metal or any other strong material
FULCRUMwhat the lever rests on
INCLINED PLANEa slanted board that takes the place of lifting
A ramp is an example ofan inclined plane.
A screw is an example ofan inclined plane.
WEDGEa simple machine that has 2 inclined planes
A wedge is a tool whenyou use it with your hand.
A wedge is a simple machine whenyou hit it with something.
ROLLERStools that took the place of dragging or lifting
WHEELa slice of a roller
AXLEa rod that holds 2 wheels together
PULLEYa wheel with a rope around it
A pulley is used toraise a flag on a flagpole.
A seesaw is an example ofa lever and fulcrum.
A doorknob is an example of awheel and axle.
A wheel and axle is a SIMPLE machine whenit is run by muscle energy.


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