Skateboard Machines
Simple Machines
A machine is a tool used to make work easier. There are six simple machines: incline plane, wedge, lever, wheels and axle, screw, and pulley.
Figure: List of six simple machines.
Compound Machines
A collection of simple machines working together to do more complex work than individual simple machines.
Figure: A skateboard is a fantastic example of compound machines. The colors of each component correspond to the simple machines that are listed in the section above.
Skateboard Components
Understanding the anatomy of a skateboard starts with learning the terminology used to describe the board's orientation. Then, it's time to take a deeper look to explore the individual parts that make up the trucks and wheels.
Figure: Skateboard parts and components with a magnified view of the trucks and wheels to explain the detail of each part.