Question

For each of the items listed below, indicate which simple machines can be found within that item by checking off the corresponding box. Each time will have at least 2 simple machines and up to 4.

Lever| Inclined plane| Pulley | Screw | Wedge | Wheel/axle

Answer choices: Wheelbarrow, Stapler, Fishing Rod, Desktop tape dispenser, Garden ho, Pizza cutter

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Here is a check of the simple machines found in each item listed:

1. **Wheelbarrow**
- [x] Lever
- [x] Wheel/axle
- [x] Inclined plane (if considering the bucket as a ramp)

2. **Stapler**
- [x] Lever
- [x] Wedge (the staples act as wedges)

3. **Fishing Rod**
- [x] Lever
- [x] Pulley (if it has a reel)

4. **Desktop tape dispenser**
- [x] Wheel/axle
- [x] Lever (when you press the lever to cut the tape)

5. **Garden hoe**
- [x] Lever
- [x] Wedge (the cutting edge of the hoe)

6. **Pizza cutter**
- [x] Wheel/axle
- [x] Wedge (the blade acts as a wedge)

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