Simple Machines

1. screw

1.1. screw

1.1.1. A screw has a inclined plane and a wedge it is used for keeping things stable.

2. wheel and axle

2.1. wheel and axle

2.1.1. A wheel and is a turning round formed it is used for transporting things.

3. pulley

3.1. pulley

3.1.1. A pulley has a wheel and axle it has a rope that goes around the wheel and axle that makes the thing that is attached to the rope goes up and to the other side it is used for carrying things.

4. inclined plane

4.1. inclined plane

4.1.1. A inclined plane is a steep ramp it is used to transport stuff easier.

5. lever

5.1. lever

5.1.1. A lever has a inclined plane which moves back and forth it is used to lift heavy loads.

6. wedge

6.1. wedge

6.1.1. A wedge is a sharp pointy corner it is used to cut chop and slice.