Simple Machines WebQuest

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Simple Machines

 

Name: Madison Class: Physical Science Date: 5/9/13

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Use the provided web sites to complete Sections I and II. You may find it helpful to read over all the questions before beginning your web research.

 

Section I: Characteristics of Simple Machines

1. What is meant by the term simple machine?

 

 

 

 

2. Complete the following chart. The first row has been filled in for you.

Simple Machine Examples Description How it Makes a Job Easier
Inclined plane Ramp; slide Slanted surface used to raise an object Decreases the force by increasing the distance
       
       
       
       
       

 

 

3. Draw and label diagrams representing first-class, second-class, and third-class levers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section II: Compound Machines

4. What is meant by the term compound machine?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Complete the following chart, listing all of the simple machines found in a lawn mower. The first row has been filled in for you.

Lawn Mower Part Simple Machine Explanation
Blade Wedge Moving inclined plane that is used to cut something