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Simple'Machines'Worksheet
Directions:'Write'down'what'type'of'simple'machine(s)'used'in'each'of'
the'objects.'
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Object
Flag'Pole
Broom
Cars'Windshield
Saw
Clock
Pin
Light'Switch
Jar'Lid
Staircase
Skates
Bathtub
Scissors
Garage'Gate/Door
Crane
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Simple'Machine(s)

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Object

Simple'Machine(s)

Flag'Pole

Pulley

Broom

Lever

Cars'
Windshield

Inclined'plane

Saw

Wedges

Clock

Wheel'and'axel;'possible'lever'if'it'has'swinging'
arm,'screws'inside

Pin

Wedge

Light'Switch

Lever

Jar'Lid

Screw

Staircase

Inclined'plane

Skates

Ice'skateswedges.''Roller'skateswheel'and'
axle

Bathtub

Inclined'plane

Scissors

Wedge,'lever

Garage'
Gate/Door

Possible'answers:'pulleys,'levers,'wheel'and'axle,'
screws

Crane

Pulley,'lever,'and'screws

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