simple machines

They are lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw. This topic is part of Machines within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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How many classical simple machines are commonly taught?

Answer: Six

Bonus fact: They are lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.

Which simple machine is a ramp?

Answer: Inclined plane

Bonus fact: Inclined planes trade force for distance.

Which two simple machines are closely related because one is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder?

Answer: Screw and inclined plane

Bonus fact: The thread of a screw is a helical inclined plane.

The wheel and axle is classified as one of the traditional what?

Answer: Simple machines

Bonus fact: The wheel and axle is one of the classical simple machines.

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