<p> Name: ______Date: ______</p><p>Simple Machines Worksheet – Answers 1. Match the simple machine with its correct definition by writing the corresponding number in the answer column.</p><p>. t f d o e s</p><p>Simple Machines Answer Definitions v o r r e c s i e r</p><p>1. Something that reduces the friction M </p><p> s e Lever = 5 t n h g</p><p> of moving something. O i</p><p> r ,</p><p> l n l o i A t</p><p>. 2. Something that can hold things together or lift an object. a Inclined plane = 3 r A o S p U r</p><p> o 9 9 C</p><p>Wedge = 6 3. A ramp. 3 t f 6 - o 2 s 5 o r 0 c 8</p><p>4. Something that uses a rope i 9</p><p>Screw = 2 M</p><p>A</p><p> and can change the direction of a force 4 0 W</p><p>0 , 2 d</p><p> n © o</p><p>Wheel and axle = 1 5. Something similar to a see-saw that can lift an object. t m h d g i e r R y</p><p>, p y Pulley = 4 6. Something that can split an object apart. o a C</p><p>: W s e g a</p><p>2. On the line by each picture, write the type of simple machine. m I</p><p> wheel and axle ______pulley ______wheel and axle and</p><p>______lever</p><p>______wedge ______lever ______screw</p><p>______inclined plane ______inclined plane ______wheel and axle</p><p>______lever ______lever ______pulley</p><p>Simple Machines: Lesson 1 — Simple Machines Worksheet – Answers 1</p>