Simple Machines - Grade 6

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod forms this simple machine.

• lever

• pulley

• screw

• wedge

A seesaw is an example of a

• wedge.

• lever.

• inclined plane.

• pulley.

What is simple machine shown in the picture (back of truck)?

• wedge

• pulley

• incline plane

• screw

Which is not a type of simple machine?

• spring

• screw

• pulley

• wedge

What type of simple machine is found on the inside cap of a 2 liter soda bottle?

• lever

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

This device is showing what simple machine?

• wedge

• lever

• incline plane

• wheel and axle

What type of simple machine is this?

• wheel and axle
• gear
• lever
• inclined plane

The pivot or fixed point on the lever is called the

• load.

• effort.

• lever arm.

• fulcrum.

The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a

• wheel and axle.

• lever.

• inclined plane.

• pulley.

Which of the following can a simple machine do?

• change the direction of the applied force

• reduce the amount of force needed to do work

• both direction of a force and amount of force

• None of these