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Simple Machines Worksheet

Answer the following questions using these links. Links:

www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm also your Science book.

Pulley
What can a Pulley be used to do?

What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Pulley?

Name 2 specific examples of where a Pulley is used.

Lever
What can a Lever be used to do?

What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Lever?

Name 2 specific examples of where a Lever is used.

Wedge
What can a Wedge be used to do?

What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Wedge?

Name 2 specific examples of where a Wedge is used.

Wheel and Axle

What is a Wheel and Axle used for?

What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Wheel and Axle?

Name 2 examples of where a Wheel and Axle is used.

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Inclined Plane
What can we use an Inclined Plane for?

What is the mechanical advantage of an Inclined Plane?

Name 2 examples of where an Inclined Plane is used.

Screw
What is a Screw used for?

What is the mechanical advantage of a Screw?

Name 2 examples of where a Screw is used.

Three Types of Levers

Go to www.enchantedlearning.com/physics/machines/Levers.shtml
to answer the following questions about Levers

*Draw and label the following Levers with the following terms: Load, Effort, Fulcrum

First Class Lever Second Class Lever Third Class Lever

~Name 2 examples of a first class lever-

~Name 2 examples of a second class lever-

~Name 2 examples of a third class lever-