Simple Machines Concept Map for Science Class
See how the six simple machines connect to force, work and everyday tools. Then turn your own physics notes into a map in seconds.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Own Machines Map
Start from your textbook chapter, lecture slides or a typed topic, and get a branching map to study from.
Made from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, and the AI pulls out the machines and terms it contains.
Clear structure for physics
Branches separate each machine, its parts and its mechanical advantage, so relationships are easy to see.
Quiz and flashcards next
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Simple Machines Map
Three steps take you from a chapter or topic to a map you can expand and test yourself on.
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Add your notes or topic
Upload a file with your simple machines content, or type the topic into the box.
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AI builds the map
The generator groups the six machines into branches with parts and examples.
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Study, expand, quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, export a PNG or PDF, or quiz yourself on the map.
Simple Machines Concept Map Overview
A simple machines concept map organizes the basic devices that make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force. The six classic simple machines are the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge and screw. Each one trades distance for force, which is the core idea behind mechanical advantage in most physics courses.
- Lever: a rigid bar turning on a fulcrum, such as a seesaw
- Wheel and axle: a larger wheel turning a smaller axle, like a doorknob
- Pulley: a grooved wheel with a rope that changes force direction
- Inclined plane: a sloped surface that raises loads with less force
- Wedge and screw: inclined planes used to split or hold materials together
Use the map to review each machine's parts and examples before a test. To build a version from your own class notes, try CogniGuide's AI mind map generator.
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Simple Machines Questions Answered
Quick answers about the six machines and about making your own map.
What are the six simple machines?
The six simple machines are the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge and screw. Each is a basic device that changes the size or direction of a force. Complex machines are built by combining two or more of them.
What is mechanical advantage?
Mechanical advantage is how much a machine multiplies a force. A ramp, for example, lets you lift a load with less force by moving it over a longer distance. Efficiency is always below 100 percent because of friction.
Which file types can I upload to make a simple machines map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes. You can also skip the upload and just type the topic.
Can I turn my simple machines map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards. The free plan includes 5 creations a week.