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An axe head is an example of a
pulley
inclined plane
screw
wedge
Ladder
wedge
pulley
inclined plane
wheel and axle
How do simple machines make work easier?
Increase friction
Decrease the work required
Decrease the force required
Reduce the effect of gravity
This device (the triangular piece)
wedge
lever
incline plane
wheel and axle
Your neighbor is moving large boxes to the back of their truck. The boxes are too heavy to lift - which simple machine would be the most helpful?
Wedge
Inclined Plane
Screw
Wheel and Axle
A friend is building a tree house. They need something to hold the pieces of wood together - what would you recommend?
A screw
A pulley
A lever
A wheel and axle
You need to lift an object 30m off the ground - what simple machine would be most efficient?
Screw
Inclined Plane
Wheel and Axle
Pulley
You need to move a heavy object a long distance over a flat surface. Which simple machine would be most efficient?
Inclined Plane
Wedge
Pulley
Wheel and Axle
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