Simple Machines

________________ is done whenever a force moves an object a distance.

• Load

• Friction

• Force

• Work

Which type simple machine would the base of a light bulb be?

• screw
• wedge
• wheel and axle
• pulley

The fixed point around which a lever rotates is know as the

• wheel.

• fulcrum.

• input force.

• output force.

A simple machine that splits an object apart is a _______.

• inclined plane

• fulcrum

• wedge

• lever

A ramp is an example of a(n) _______.

• inclined plane

• fulcrum

• force

• lever

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What simple machine makes work easier by using a wheel and rope to help move an object?

• pulley

• wheel & axle

• inclined plane

Which of the following machines is not an example of wheel and axle?

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What is this simple machine?

• Inclined Plane

• Lever

• Gear

• Wheel and axle

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What type of simple machine is this?

• Pulley
• Screw
• Inclined Plane
• Lever

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All simple machines help make work _________.

• harder
• smaller
• lighter
• easier

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