Simple Machines

Jonas needs to split a log. What simple machine would help him?

• a fulcrum

• a wedge

• a pulley

• a lever

A seesaw on a playground is an example of what type of simple machine?

• screw

• wedge

• lever

• wheel and axle

Which of the following simple machines are combined to make scissors?

• lever and wedge

• gear and pulley

• wedge and pulley

• lever and gear

Which is a simple machine?

• pulley

• chair

• candle

• water

Which simple machine is used to hold objects together?

• wedge

• pulley

• hammer

• screw

Which simple machine is used on a flagpole to help when the flag is raised?

• inclined plane

• wedge

• lever

• pulley

A hand truck is used in stores to move boxes. Which simple machines are part of a hand truck?

• inclined plane and wheel

• pulley and lever

• lever and wheel and axle

• pulley and inclined plane

Which could help a person in a wheelchair get from the street onto the sidewalk?

• screw

• wheel and axle

• lever

• inclined plane

Which example of a simple machine is a lever?

• pliers

• ramp

• screw

• pulley

Which answer lists only simple machines?

• lever, screw, wheel

• television, computers, levers

• screw, car, tires

• lawn mower, edger, leaf blower