This document discusses 6 simple machines: lever, wheel and axle, pulley, incline plane, wedge, and screw. These simple machines make work easier by either magnifying force or changing the direction of force applied. Each machine provides a mechanical advantage that allows humans to lift heavier objects or move them more easily.
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0 ratings0% found this document useful (0 votes)
134 views1 page
Simple Machines: Lever Wheel and Axle
This document discusses 6 simple machines: lever, wheel and axle, pulley, incline plane, wedge, and screw. These simple machines make work easier by either magnifying force or changing the direction of force applied. Each machine provides a mechanical advantage that allows humans to lift heavier objects or move them more easily.