Simple Machines Quiz

Wheels, levers, pulleys, ramps, screws, and wedges are forms of _______________________.

• potential energy

• simple machines

• chemical changes

• dark matter

Simple machines change the size and __________ of forces.

• color

• direction

• work

• property

A catapult is an example of a _________ .

• lever

• wheel and axle

• screw

• inclined plane

The pivot point of a lever is called the _________.

• load

• bar

• effort

• fulcrum

Another name for a ramp =

• axle

• pulley

• lever

• inclined plane

A crane uses ___________ to lift heavy loads.

• ramps

• pulleys

• axles

• wedges

This device

• wedge
• lever
• incline plane
• wheel and axle

Which is not a type of simple machine?

• spring
• screw
• pulley
• wedge

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?

• lever
• inclined plane
• pulley
• screw

Identify this simple machine

• Lever
• Wheel & Axle
• Inclined Plane
• Screw