Simple Machines

Identify this simple machine

• Lever
• Wheel & Axle
• Inclined Plane
• Screw

Which of the following does a simple machine do?

• allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance
• reduce the amount of force needed to do work
• change the direction of the applied force
• all of the above

A seesaw is an example of a  

• wedge
• lever 
• inclined plane 
• pulley 

Which is not a type of simple machine?

• spring
• screw
• pulley
• wedge

A flat sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations. It makes raising objects easier.  

• wedge
• screw
• lever
• inclined plane 

Name this simple machine.

• Lever
• Wedge
• Pulley
• Inclined Plane

The lid on this jar is an example of a _________.

• pulley

• wedge

• wheel and axle

• screw

What is the fixed point upon which a lever rotates?

• fulton
• fulcrum
• furmen
• falcon

Which of these is an example of a wedge?

• skateboard
• broom
• stairs
• butter knife

A screw is made up of _________ wrapped around a post or rod.

• treads
• springs
• threads
• strings