Can Opener

By Sara Pintauro

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A can opener is a
complex machine made
Wheel and Axle
up of these simple Wedge
machines: Lever
Lever
A lever makes lifting weight
easier. It uses a fulcrum to
redirect force over a longer
distance.

The two levers are the arms on

the can opener showed with

the arrows to the right.

These levers open and close on

one fulcrum, helping grip and
opening the can.

Wheel and Axle
A wheel and axle makes
it easier to move things
by rotating them. It also
reduces friction.

In a can opener, the

Here is where you turn the
wheel and axle is the
rotating handle shown
with an arrow to the left.
knob to make the wheel
rotate This then transfers energy
to a gear and wedge
when you turn the
handle.
Wedge
A wedge pushes materials a

part and cuts things.

The wedge in a can opener is

the simple machine that

slices open a can.

When the wheel and axle

turns the can, the wedge cuts
through the metal top.
Gear
The gear is the simple
machine that grips and
helps rotate the can.

The gear uses energy from

the turning handle to spin
the can around.
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