Simple Machines Quiz

Which simple machine is a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point called a fulcrum?

• screw

• pulley

• lever

• wheel

Which simple machine is a flat surface with one end higher than the other?

• hill

• incline

• slope

• ramp

Which simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder?

• lever

• ramp

• pulley

• screw

Which simple machine is a triangular-shaped object with a sharp edge?

• screwdriver

• hammer

• screw

• wedge

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• screw

• lever

A ramp is an example of which simple machine?

• Inclined plane

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

• Pulley

A screwdriver is an example of which simple machine?

• pulley

• lever

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

A knife is an example of which simple machine?

• screw

• wedge

• pulley

• lever

Which simple machine can be used to lift heavy objects with less force?

• pulley

• screw

• wheel and axle

• lever

Which simple machine can be used to move objects to a higher or lower level?

• pulley

• lever

• wheel and axle

• ramp