Science Trek Simple Machines Quiz

What are simple machines?

• Machines that are used in combination to create anything

• Machines with few or no moving parts that make work easier

• Complex machines that are difficult to understand

• Machines that are used to create wonders of the world

Which of the following is NOT one of the six simple machines?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Motor

• Screw

What is the purpose of a lever?

• To hold things together

• To lift or move heavy loads with little effort

• To split wood apart

• To control the direction of force or energy

How is work measured?

• In units of distance called meters

• In units of force called Newtons

• In units of energy called Jules

• In units of time called seconds

Which simple machine provides the most mechanical advantage?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

• Inclined plane

What simple machine is used when a teacher pulls down a map?

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

Who is credited with inventing the pulley?

• Isaac Newton

• Arcomeades

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Thomas Edison

Do all simple machines come from specific cultures?

• Only the lever

• Only the wheel and axle

• No, they are universal

• Yes, only some cultures

What is considered a tool?

• Anything that can be used to build

• Anything that can be used to manipulate the environment

• Anything that uses electricity

• Anything made by humans

Are there any new simple machines since the original six were named?

• There are no new ones

• No, there are only six

• Yes, there are many new ones

• There are some new ones