Simple Machines, Power, and Work Study Guide

What type of simple machine has a ramp that makes it easier for a heavy object to be moved up or down?

• lever

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wedge

This picture shows an example of what type simple machine?

• pulley

• wedge

• lever

• wheel and axle

A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?

• wheel and axle

• lever

• wedge

• pulley

This is an example of what type of simple machine?

• inclined plane

• wedge

• screw

• lever

What type of simple machine makes chopping wood easier?

• inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• lever

A bicycle is an example of a _________________.

• simple machine

• wheel

• pulley

• compound machine

What type of simple machine is shown here?

• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Lever
• Wedge

A door stop is an example of a

• Screw
• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane

The ______________ is a flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other.

• inclined plane

• lever

• pulley

• wedge

The ____________ consists of a rod attached to a wheel, and makes it easier to move or turn things. A door knob is an example of this simple machine.

• lever

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• wedge