Simple Machines Test

Front

Which of the following is true for the picture? Options: elephant is the fulcrum, mouse is the effort, triangle is the load, mouse is the fulcrum, triangle is the effort, elephant is the load, triangle is the fulcrum, mouse is the effort, elephant is the load

Back

triangle is the fulcrum, mouse is the effort, elephant is the load

Front

A simple machine usually used to raise a flag is a

Back

pulley

Front

Simple machines allow people to do work with less _____.

Back

force

Front

How many simple machines are there?

Back

six

Front

________________ is done whenever a force moves an object a distance

Back

work

Front

A ramp is an example of a(n)

Back

inclined plane

Front

A simple machine that splits an object apart is a (Hint: shaped like a V)

Back

wedge

Front

An example of a lever is (Hint: often used to help lift objects)

Back

hammer

Front

A lever turns back and forth on a

Back

fulcrum

Front

Which type simple machine would the base of a light bulb be? Hint (inclined plane wrapped around a post)

Back

screw