Class 7 (Science Assignment)
Simple Machines Simple machines are tools that help us do work more easily. They reduce the effort needed to perform a task by changing the size or direction of a force. Simple machines do not reduce the amount of work done, but they make work easier and more convenient. There are six basic types of simple machines: lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and wedge . A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point called a fulcrum. A seesaw, scissors, and a crowbar are examples of levers. A pulley is a wheel with a groove that holds a rope. It helps lift heavy objects by changing the direction of force. An inclined plane is a sloping surface that helps move objects from a lower level to a higher level with less effort. A ramp is a common example of an inclined plane. A wedge is a simple machine with a sharp edge used for cutting or splitting objects, such as a knife or axe. A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder and is used to hold thing...