PS Breakout groups by Liz Wood

Machine.

lsteelman2 — 2025-02-12 16:52:29 UTC

This is a seesaw it has a lever and fulcrum.

scobos15 — 2025-02-12 16:53:22 UTC

A pulley is pictured above; it uses a engraved circle and a rope to operate.

djutten — 2025-02-12 16:53:38 UTC

Lever, 2nd Class: Nut Cracker

scobos15 — 2025-02-12 16:54:59 UTC

The wheel uses a wheel and an axle to allow things to move easier.

Wheel and axel

aengland40 — 2025-02-12 16:55:07 UTC

While this isn't a prime example of a wheel and axel, a yoyo can be used almost like one. It functions by having two wheels connected to an axel, allowing for less friction to be present. This allows for objects to be moved with ease.

mmccall65 — 2025-02-12 16:55:11 UTC

This can lift up your car by using mechanical advantage.

lever scissors.

asteelman8 — 2025-02-12 16:55:13 UTC

Levers have really good mechanical advantage because it can use a wedge to pull one side down, and use a connecting edge to create a high pressure end for cutting and breaking.

scobos15 — 2025-02-12 16:56:31 UTC

Featured above is a screw, used to hold things together.

scobos15 — 2025-02-12 16:58:08 UTC

This is a wedge, used to split things apart.

Crowbar

lholman27 — 2025-02-12 17:01:51 UTC

It's a simple lever, usually used for prying things open.

Lever Claw Hammer

mgeesen — 2025-02-12 17:41:20 UTC

This claw on the back of the hammer is used to pull nails out when you are hammering.