Year 7 Study of Machines Homework Name: ______

There are 6 times of Simple Machines: Pulley, Lever, Screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle, Inclined plane

Q1. What are the purposes of using machines?

Q2. Name one simple machine you have used or seen at home or in school.

Pulley (P) / Lever (L) / Screw (S) / Wedge (W) / Wheel and Axle (WA) / Inclined plane
(IP)

roller coaster window blinds bath tub

bat clippers dial telephone

stapler record player toilet flusher wine opener

fork rake meat grinder

car tire wedge old knitting needles door knobs

rotary bicycle fan windmill wagon

ladders stairs hill with cable car

screw lid jar door lock drills

rock climber pulleys wishing well chisels

egg beater spatula door stopper scissors

roller skates can opener pencil sharpener

shark tooth axe hammer

boat ramp saw seesaw