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Thursday 3 August 2017

Simple Machines

Simple Machines


This week we have been learning about simple machines. We have been looking at the meanings and the different types. Here is a graph showing you all the different types of Simple Machines as well as their meanings.



Name
Examples
Description
Wedge
Wedge is an item which you cut things with.
Pulley
A pulley is naturally something which transport things from one place to another.
Wheel and Axle
A Wheel and Axle is mostly powered by a rope or chain and normally spins round and round.
Screw
It tightens things are well as keeping items together.
Inclined Plane
One side is higher than the other side which allows things to go from a low point to a high point, It takes the same amount of work as other things but uses less force.

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