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What kind of simple machine is a ramp?
Inclined plane.
What does a lever do?
It helps lift or move heavy objects with less effort.
Which simple machine helps you split things apart?
Wedge.
What kind of simple machine is a screw?
An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
What is a complex machine?
A machine made up of two or more simple machines working together.
Is a bicycle a simple or complex machine?
Complex machine.
Name two simple machines found in a pair of scissors.
Lever and wedge.
A car is a complex machine because has levers, wheels and axles, and other parts working together. True or False.
False
True
Is a computer a simple or complex machine?
Complex machine.
What are computers mainly used for?
Storing information , solving problems , and running programs
Which simple machines are part of a computer mouse?
Wheel and lever.
Is a light bulb a simple or complex machine?
Complex.
What is the main function of a light bulb?
To produce light using electricity.
What does a steam engine use to create power?
Steam from boiling water.
Are steam engines still commonly used today?
No, they're mostly replaced by modern engines.
What kind of energy transformation happens in a steam engine?
Heat energy is turned into mechanical energy.
