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Simple Machines Lever: A lever is a straight board that pivots, or moves, on a point or fulcrum. Pushing on one end of a lever causes the other end of the lever to move. Inclined Plane: An inclined plane is a sloping surface, such as a ramp. An inclined plane can be used to make work easier. Wedge: Wedges are typically used to split things in two, like a knife, axe, or zipper. In some cases a wedge can be used to hold a door open. Pulley: A pulley is a wheel that has a groove to hold a rope. When you pull on the rope, the pulley moves an object.

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Simple Machines

Lever:A lever is a straight board that pivots, or moves,

on a point or fulcrum. Pushing on one end of a lever causes the other end of the lever to move.

Inclined Plane:An inclined plane is a sloping surface, such as a ramp. An inclined plane can

be used to make work easier.

Wedge:Wedges are typically used to split things in two,

like a knife, axe, or zipper. In some cases a wedge can be used to hold a door open.

Pulley:A pulley is a wheel that has a groove to hold a rope. When you pull on the rope,

the pulley moves an object.

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Simple Machines

Wheel & Axle:A wheel and axle has a larger wheel connected

by a cylinder to a second wheel. The two wheels work together to move objects.

Screw:A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around

a cylinder or shaft. When rotated, a screw can hold two objects together.

Compound Machine:Compound machines are two or more machines

working together to make work easier. Examples include: bicycles, corkscrews,

lawn mowers, can openers, and wheelbarrows.