Machines Crossword

3. Reduces the amount of effort (force) needed to achieve a task.
5. A bar or surface that pivots on a fulcrum.
6. An incline plane that allows wheelchair access to buildings which have stairs.
8. A slanted surface that increases the distance needed to move a load, yet reduced the effort required.
9. Contains four wheel and axle mechanisms that allow you to travel around.
10. Two inclined planes joined together at a point.
12. Consists of a wheel that rotates on an axle. It changes the direction of the force applied to an object.

1. Made up of a smaller cylinder joined to a larger cylinder, allowing easy movement of heavy objects.
2. A lever that is commonly found in a playground.
4. A wedge commonly used to cut wood.
7. An inclined plane wrapped around a shaft which can be used as a fastening mechanism.
11. Uses a pulley system to collect water with a bucket.