A lever is a simple machine that uses a bar on a fixed point to lift heavy objects with ease. The fulcrum is where the two pieces meet and effort and load are applied on opposite sides. A door handle is an example lever. A pulley is a wheel with a grooved rim that a rope or chain runs through to change the direction of a pull and lift loads. Examples are shoe laces and window blinds. An inclined plane is a ramp that raises an object to a higher level, making it easier to move. Examples are wheelchair ramps and stairs. A wheel and axle uses an axle on which a wheel is attached to pull a rope or chain and move