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Forces and Simple Machines Practice

What are forces and simple machines?

Goal:

Goal:

Do you remember what two things cause something to move? These are forces. Look at each picture and see if you can think of these two things. Click on the pictures to check your answer.

graphic of a woman pushing a shopping cart of groceries

Push

graphic of kids playing tug of war with a rope

Pull

You have learned all about simple machines. Let’s see if you remember what they are. Look at each flashcard and see if you can remember what simple machine is in the picture. Click on the picture to find out if you are right.

The diagram shows a plank balanced on a triangle in the center with a large weight on one end.

Lever

The diagram shows a screw being turned into a piece of wood.

Screw

The diagram shows a rope pulling a box up a ramp.

Inclined Plane

The diagram shows a wheel and rope being pulled to lift a box.

Pulley

The diagram shows two wheels connected by long tube.

Wheel and Axle

The diagram shows a triangle axe in a piece of wood.

Wedge