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Simple Machines Quiz

Circle the choice that best answers the question or completes the sentence.

1. A fork is an example of a(n) _____ .

A. pulley B. wedge C. wheel and axle D. inclined plane

2. A roller skate is an example of a(n) _____ .

A. wheel and axle B. wedge C. lever D. inclined plane

3. Which of the following is not a compound machine?

A. stapler B. can opener C. fork D. computer

4. A seesaw on the playground is an example of a

A. lever B. inclined plane C. wedge

5. Someone would most likely use a pulley to

A. cut food B. hold pieces of wood together C. help guide the sail on a boat

6. The groove on a screw is an example of a(n) _____ .

A. inclined plane B. wedge C. wheel and axle D. bolt

7. Which of the following is an example of a simple machine?

A. bookshelf B. intercom speaker C. basketball hoop D. tape dispenser

8. A machine which is made of two or more simple machines is known as:

A. a compound machine B. a complex machine C. high maintenance 9. An example of a wheel and axle is:

A. flagpole B. a doorknob C. a screwdriver D. both b and c

10. You can use this type of simple machine by pulling on a rope, chain or string to lift weight.

A. wedge B. gear C. pulley D. the Jamal

11. This type of a simple machine has a fulcrum that can be located at different places.

A. lever B. gear C. cheeseburger D. wedge

12. This simple machine is used to split things apart.

A. lever B. pulley C. wedge D. inclined plane

Write the type of simple machine each example represents.

13. push pin ______

14. stairs ______

15. light bulb ______