Here Are Two Mnemonics for Remembering the Names of the Six Types of Simple Machines

Here are two mnemonics for remembering the names of the six types of simple machines:

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Wheel and axle

Lever

Pulley

Inclined Plane

Wedge

Screw

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Screw

Pulley

Wheel and axle

Wedge

Inclined Plane

Lever

Some simple machine rhymes

Use the lever for a heavy load,

But a wheel and axle for the road.

When you want the flag to move,

Use the pulley’s rope and groove.

When you need to hold a door

or maybe slice some cheese,

it’s the famous two-planed wedge

that helps the work with these.

When you need to close the jar,

You’ll know what to do.

Use this machine to be a star--

It is called the screw!

To ease your work and terrible strain,

Use this ramp—it’s an inclined plane!