INCLINED PLANES

An inclined plane is a slanting surface connecting a lower level to a higher level.

The sliding board found in a playground is an example of an inclined planes. Gravity is
the force that allows the user to slide down the metal ramp. The taller it is, the faster
and shorter the ride will be, but a smaller sliding board will result in a slower but longer
ride.

WEDGES

Wedges are another simple machine that use an inclined plane as their
foundation. A wedge is the sharp edge of an inclined plane and can be used for a
number of purposes. Cheese graters, knives, forks and vegetable peelers all use sharp
wedges shave and to cut food. Metal nails, axes, letter openers, and push pins are also
examples of this type of simple machine.
SCREWS

A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around an axis. Screws make work easier
by raising and lowering objects, as well as holding them. Aside from metal screws, this
machine is also part of jar lids, light bulbs, bottle openers and drills.

LEVERS

A lever is a stick or plane which rotates on a central point called a fulcrum.

Tongs, see-saws, scissors and nail clippers are all examples of this simple machine.
Levers are commonly found as part of devices, however. By way of example, a pair of
scissors uses two levers (each handle) and three wedges, to hold the handles together
and for each blade edge.
PULLEYS

A pulley is a simple machine that uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower
or move a load. An example of a simple pulley in use is shown in the image. The bucket
of water is being lifted from the well. The object to be lifted is tied to the end of a rope,
and the force is applied to the other end of the rope by a person pulling the rope
downwards. This force turns the wheel with the rope and the load is pulled upwards at
the other end.

WHEELS AND AXLES

Like a lever, a wheel works by rotating around a fulcrum; in this case, the axle.
Toys, cars, fans and fishing reels all use wheels and axles. Door hinges are an example of
this device--the round part of the hinge is an elongated wheel. On doors, the side
connected to door and the side connected to the wall have multiple wheels which rotate
around a common axle.
 SIMPLE MACHINES

Any of several devices with few or no moving parts that are

used to modify motion and force in order to perform work. The
simple machines are the inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and
axle, pulley, and screw.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
SDO - Cabanatuan City
District VIII
CAMP TINIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Camp Tinio , Cabanatuan City

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Submitted by:

MICKAELA B. FLORES
Grade VI-SPED

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Submitted to:

MRS. MARITESS B. LANSANGAN

Science Teacher

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