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Question
Name six simple machines. Give an example of each machine.
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Solution
Simple Machines and their examples are as follows:
- The lever: Examples are a crowbar, claw hammer, a pair of pliers, etc.
- The Inclined plane: Examples are ramp, staircase, hilly roads, etc.
- The wedge: Examples are knife, axe, plough, nail, etc.
- Screw: Examples are A screw.
- The wheel and axle: Examples are steering wheel of a car, bicycle pedal, etc.
- The pulley: Examples are a pulley used in raising a load.
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