Simple Machines
- 1. Simple Machines SOL 3.2
- 2. Machine – a tool that helps us do work Machines help us by: Changing the amount of force on an object. Changing the direction of the force.
- 3. Force is a push or pull that changes the motion or shape of an object. Example: I push a bookshelf to move it.
- 4. Energy is the ability to do work. Example: I must have energy to run the mile.
- 5. Work is the result of force moving an object. Example – Picking up something heavy is hard work!
- 6. Gravity Gravity is the force that constantly pulls objects toward Earth.
- 7. Simple machines – have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Screw Wheel and Axel Pulley
- 8. Lever –made of a board or bar set on top of a fulcrum. It is used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake
- 9. Inclined Plan – a slanted surface to make lifting easier Example: ramp, stairs
- 10. Wedge – two inclined planes together used to raise an object or split an object. Example: knife, door wedge, ax
- 11. Screw – an inclined plane wrapped around a pole or shaft that is used to hold materials together or drill holes. Example: drill bit, screws
- 12. Wheel and Axel – a wheel that turns on a post to help move things quickly and easily Example: steering wheel, doorknob, screwdriver
- 13. Pulley – made of rope and string wound around a reel to change the direction of a force. Example : flagpole, clothesline, cranes, fishing reel
- 14. Compound Machine – two or more simple machines working together. Examples: Bike Car
- 15. How Work is Done Energy Force Function Work is done!