Simple Machines

Why are simple machines useful?

• They make work easier.

• They make work harder.

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Which simple machine below is used to hold objects together?

• Inclined plane

• Screw

• Wedge

• Lever

Which simple machine is used to cut and split objects?

• Inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• lever

A ladder is a ....

• Screw

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

• wedge

An ax is a.....

• Wedge

• Wheel and axle

• inclined plane

• pulley

Putting a flag on a flagpole, I would use _________ as my simple machine.

• Wheel and axle

• inclined plane

• pulley

• wedge

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A seesaw, broom, and a pencil are all....

• Inclined plane

• wedge

• lever

• pulley

I am going to need help with my brother who is in a wheelchair. Which simple machine would I use to get him in and out of the house easily?

• Wedge

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

Blinds on the windows and a tow truck all use a .....

• wedge

• pulley

• inclined plane

• screw

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What is considered to be work?

• Mom works in an office.

• Daddy works in a factory.

• My teacher is teaching me.

• Force over a distance.

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