Simple Machines Quiz

 This simple machine can be used to lift a weight. It has a fulcrum, or pivot point, which can be located in the center, near the end or at the end.

• Wheel & Axel

• Screw

• Lever

• Inclined Plane

These two parts act as one simple machine. They roll and are found on cars, bikes and wheelbarrows.

• Wheel & Axel

• Screw

• Lever

• Pulley

This is necessary to get something moving.

• Resistance

• Force

• Wedge

• Screw

A heavy object could be rolled up this simple machine, instead of lifting it straight up. Using this simple machine can save effort, although the object must usually cover more distance if this simple machine is used.

• Wheel & Axel

• Lever

• Screw

• Inclined Plane

A rod attached to the center of a wheel is called:

• A magnet

• A wedge

• A top

• An axel

Which of the following is true?

• B – is the fulcrum, C- is the resistance, A – is the effort

• B – is the resistance, C – is the fulcrum, A – is the effort 

• B – is the fulcrum, A – is the effort, C- is the   resistance

• B – is the resistance, A – is the fulcrum, C – is the effort

Examples of this simple machine are used to hold things together. It is made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

• Wheel & Axel

• Lever

• Screw

• Inclined Plane

What class of lever is this?

• First

• Second

• Third

Is this simple machine INCREASING the force needed, DECREASING the force needed, OR NOT CHANGING THE amount of force needed to move the object?

• Increasing the force needed to move the object.

• Decreasing the force needed to move the object.

• Not changing the amount of force needed to move the object.

What kind of simple machine is this? 

• Pulley

• Wheel & Axle

• Lever

• Inclined Plane