Simple Machines

Which of the following is true for the picture?

• 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

A simple machine usually used to raise a flag is a

• inclined plane
• pulley
• lever
• wheel and axle

A push or pull is a 

• load
• fulcrum
• force
• work

An object being lifted or moved is a

• load
• fulcrum
• force
• work

________________ is done whenever a force moves an object a distance

• load
• friction
• force
• work

A ramp is an example of a(n)

• inclined plane
• fulcrum
• force
• lever

A simple machine that splits an object apart is a

• inclined plane
• fulcrum
• wedge
• lever

An example of a lever is

• doorstop
• drill
• staircase
• hammer

A lever turns back and forth on a

• effort
• load
• work
• fulcrum

Which type simple machine would the base of a light bulb be?

• screw
• wedge
• wheel and axle
• pulley