Relier Pairs Forces and motionVersion en ligne Forces, motion, and simple machines par Ksenia Carpenter 1 Gravity 2 Motion 3 A screw 4 Wedge 5 Friction 6 Force 7 A wheel and axle 8 Ramp/Inclined plane A force that pulls an object towards Earth’s surface A simple machine that makes it easier to move heavy objects between higher and lower places. It is a flat surface that has one end higher than the other. For example, a slide on the playgrund A simple machine that is used to carry or move an object around more easily using less effort Example: wagon, bicycle A simple machine used to cut objects into smaller pieces The process of an object moving from one location to another. It changes the position of an object. A simple machine that is in the shape of an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral. It is used to hold objects together. Example: used to build homes A push or pull A force between the surface of two objects that causes an object to speed up or slow down