Simple Machines and Compound Machines

Mary MirzaPeriod 8-9

Incline Plane

A simple machine for elevating objects Ramp & Stairs

Found in the school hallway In the school stairwell

Wheel & Axle

a lever that rotates in a circle around a center point or fulcrum

Cart Wheel & DoorknobFound in school hallway

Screw

Incline plane wrapped around a surface Screw & Gas Handle

Found on Mr. Genis's desk

Wedge

a triangular shaped tool, a compound and it can slice through things

Knife & ForkFound in my kitchen

Pulley

a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction

Bike chain & Window Blinds

Garage Bathroom

Lever

rigid bar that is free to pivot on a fulcrum Scissors & Glasses

Found in my bedroom

Compound Machines

Stapler- Found it on Mr. Genis's desk

Made up of a lever and a wedge

Compound Machine

3-Hole punch- Found it on Mr. Genis's desk

It is made up of a lever and a wedge