Simple and Compound Machines

Made By Jackie Ponce

Inclined Plane

Makes it easier to move objects upward and

downward, looks like a ramp.

LocationStairs – Back entrance to basementFan – Bedroom

Wedge

Cuts things and pushes materials apart from each

other.

LocationScissors – BathroomKnife – Kitchen

Wheel and Axle

Makes it easier to move things from

one place to another by rolling them.

LocationCars – Outside of my houseWalker – Living room

Screw

Takes many twists to go a short distance to hold

things together.

LocationTowel Holder – BathroomSide Latch – Bedroom Door

Lever

Uses a fulcrum to redirect force over a

longer distance which makes lifting weight

easier.

LocationFlush Handle – BathroomBottle Opener – Kitchen Drawer

Pulley

Makes lifting things

easier with a rope by

redirecting force.Location

Window Blinds – BedroomFlag Pole – Shopping Center

Compound

A can opener is made up of 4 simple machines. The arms of a can opener is a lever. They open and close on one fulcrum to grip and help open a can. The part that slices open a can is a wedge. As the can opener moves around the can, the wedge cuts through the metal top. The part that grips and helps rotate the can around is a gear. The gear uses energy from the turning handle to spin around. The rotating handle on a can opener is a wheel and axle. When you turn the handle, energy transfer to the gear and wedge, which rotate and open a can.

LocationCan Opener – Kitchen Drawer

Compound Continued

A stapler is made up of 2 simple machines. The top arm of the stapler is a lever. When you push down on it, it transfers energy into a staple. A staple as it pierces paper is a wedge. When you push down on the stapler, it sends out a sharp metal staple which pierces through paper.

LocationStapler – Kitchen Cabinet