SIMPLE MACHINES

WHEEL & AXLE INCLINED PLANE

The axle runs through the centre of An inclined plane is a ramp. It can be
the wheel. It can be used to move, or used to lower or raise objects and
lift objects and people. people.

WEDGE SCREW
A wedge is a A screw is a
double inclined special kind of
plane. It can be inclined plane,
used to push wrapped around
two things apart, a pole. It can be
lift up an object, used to lift
or hold an object things or hold
in place. them together.

LEVER PULLEY

A lever is a board or bar that rests on A pulley is made with a wheel and a
a support called a fulcrum. It can be rope or cable. It can be used to lift
used to lift or move things. objects.