Simple Machines Worksheets - Free Printable

Here are the answers for each simple machine shown on the worksheet, going from top to bottom.

1. The Seesaw (Lever)
* What simple machine is this? Lever
* Example: A seesaw at a playground or a crowbar used to pull out a nail.

2. The Ramp (Inclined Plane)
* What simple machine is this? Inclined Plane
* Example: A wheelchair ramp or a slide.

3. The Wheel with a Rod (Wheel and Axle)
* What simple machine is this? Wheel and Axle
* Example: The wheels on a bicycle or a doorknob.

4. The Screw
* What simple machine is this? Screw
* Example: A jar lid or a light bulb base.

5. The Rope and Wheel (Pulley)
* What simple machine is this? Pulley
* Example: Raising a flag on a flagpole or blinds on a window.

6. The Triangle Block (Wedge)
* What simple machine is this? Wedge
* Example: An axe head or a doorstop.

Final Answer:
1. Lever (Example: Seesaw)
2. Inclined Plane (Example: Ramp)
3. Wheel and Axle (Example: Bicycle wheel)
4. Screw (Example: Jar lid)
5. Pulley (Example: Flagpole)
6. Wedge (Example: Axe)