Work and Simple Machines Review

A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances.

Lever, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screw, Pulley, Wheel and Axle.

A lever consists of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called the fulcrum, allowing us to lift or move loads with less effort.

A flat surface that is tilted at an angle to help raise or lower objects.

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, used to hold objects together or lift materials.

A wheel on an axle designed to support movement and change the direction of force.

A simple machine consisting of a larger wheel attached to a smaller axle, allowing for easier movement of loads.

To reduce the amount of force needed to perform work, making tasks easier.

The ratio of the output force produced by a machine to the input force applied to it.

A lever where the fulcrum is located between the effort and the load, like a seesaw.