Wheel and axle Screw Pulley Simple machines Let's look at the simple machines we use in our daily lives. They are of the following types: An inclined plane is a flat surface that helps move objects across distances. For example, a ramp may help to load objects onto a truck. ...
Simple machines can be divided into six basic categories: levers, wheel and axle assemblies, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges and screws. A screw is actually a special case of an inclined plane in which something is moved from a higher position to a lower position or conversely, but in a s...