Simple Machines

Is the force applied to an object that displaces it or moves it in the direction of that force

• energy

• work

• machines

The instruments that allow us to do a task with less effort are called

• work

• machines

• energy

A machine composed of two different simple machine is called a

• screw

• complex machine

• inclined plane

• simple machine

The _______ consists of an inclined plane that forms a spiral bound around a cylindrical body

• screw

• inclined plane

• wedge

This machine has a sharp edge and helps spread or cut something

• wedge

• wheel and axle

• pulley

• screw

A flagpole is an example of what kind of simple machine?

• wedge

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

A lightbulb is an example of what simple machine?

• wedge

• pulley

• incline plane

• screw

The staircase is an example of what simple machine?

• wedge

• pulley

• inclined plane

A hammer being used by a person to remove a nail from a piece of wood is an example of what simple machine?

• wheel and axle

• lever

• screw

• inclined plane

A fishing pole is an example of compound machine- What simple machines are used to make up this compound machine?

• lever, wheel and axle, pulley

• wheel and axle, inclined plane, pulley

• wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane