6 SIMPLE MACHINES

WEDGE

• 1. Definition- A wedge is a simple Machine that has a thick end and
• A thin end. Wedges are used to cut,split,or pierce object or to hold
• Objects. A wedge is a type of inclined plane are stationary

WEDGE

• Example is a axe a axe Is used to cut
• Example is a knife a knife is used to cut things like meat

SCREW

• A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around
• A cylinder or a cone to from a spiral
• Ex- an example of a screw is a screw driver
• Ex- an example of a screw is a ele screw driver

WHEEL AND AXLE

• These turn together acting like a rotating
• Collecting of levers.
• Ex 1- your steering wheel on a car
• Ex 2- your wheel on your car

PULLEY

• This is a wheel with a grooved rims and a rope
• Or a cable that rides in the groove.
• Ex 1- a crane is an ex of a pulley
• Ex 2- a ffgj is an ex of an pulleÿ

LEVER

• This is a solid bar that rotates around
• A fixed point.
• Ex 1- a sea saw is an ex of an lever
• Ex 2- a ex of a lever in an paper towelettes giver

INCLINED PLANE

• This is a sloping surface that makes the work
• Of raising an object easier because it helps the weight
• Of the object go up.
• Ex 1- an ex of an in plane is stares
• Ex 2- an ex of an in plane is ramp