Question

Name six simple machines and give one practical example for each machine?

Answer 1

The 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 ramps, staircases, hilly roads, etc.
• The wedge: Examples are knife, axe, plough, knife, etc
• Screw: Examples are A screw bolt
• The wheel and axle: Examples are the steering wheel of a car, bicycle pedal, etc.
• The pulley: Examples are a pulley used in raising a load.