What are some examples of simple machines?

The closer the fulcrum is to the object being lifted, the easier the person can lift the object. The longer the lever, the higher the object can be lifted. Do the math — it's really all in the distance between the object, the fulcrum and the lever. Levers are all around us. read more

A: Common examples of simple machines include the hammer, crowbar, knife, log splitter, scissors, light switch, door knob, escalator, ladder, screwdriver, ramp, stairs, car jack, curtain cord and steering wheel. The six types of simple machines include the wheel and axle, inclined plane, simple lever, pulley, wedge and screw. read more

A lever is a simple machine that consists of a rigid object (often a bar of some kind) and a fulcrum (or pivot). Applying a force to one end of the rigid object causes it to pivot about the fulcrum, causing a magnification of the force at another point along the rigid object. read more

On a wagon, for example, a container rests on top of the axle. Inclined Plane - A flat surface (or plane) that is slanted, or inclined, so it can help move objects across distances. A common inclined plane is a ramp. read more

A: Examples of six simple machines include windmills, slides, chisels, drills, blinds and seesaws. A windmill is a wheel and axle, slides are inclined planes, a chisel is a wedge, a drill is a screw, blinds are pulleys and a seesaw is a lever. read more