Simple Machines

Simple Machines 25 July 2017

What are Simple Machines?

Simple Machines are the simplest form of doing something better or faster.

What are the different types of Simple Machines?

Name:	Examples:	Description:
The Lever	Door Knobs, Door Handles, Crowbars	The Lever is a simple machine people can use to lift things up, and pull things out. A lever can be wedged under an object to lift up and used to open things up.
The Screw	Jar lid, Faucets, Bottle caps	The Screw is a simple machine people can use to close things. A screw holds things together and is put on in a circular kind of motion.
The Wheel	Skateboard wheel, Bicycle wheel, Electric fan	The Wheel is a simple machine people can use to move things and move around.
The Inclined Plane	Slides, Ramps, Ladders	The Inclined Plane is a simple machine people can use to move things around. A inclined plane is basically used as a ramp and can move things upwards and downwards.
The Pulley	Window blinds, drapes, flags	The Pulley is a simple machine people can use to pull things up and down. You pull on side down and it goes up and moves things around.