Matching Pairs Forces and motionOnline version Forces, motion, and simple machines by Ksenia Carpenter 1 Gravity 2 Ramp/Inclined plane 3 Wedge 4 Motion 5 Friction 6 Force 7 A screw 8 A wheel and axle 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 simple machine that is used to carry or move an object around more easily using less effort Example: wagon, bicycle 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 push or pull 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 force between the surface of two objects that causes an object to speed up or slow down