Simple Machines Mastery Quiz

What is a simple machine?

• A device that can change the direction of a force

• A complex system that requires electricity to operate

• A tool that only performs work in industrial settings

• A machine that can only be used by professionals

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of simple machine?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Battery

• Inclined Plane

What does the mechanical advantage of a simple machine tell us?

• The amount of electricity it uses

• The ratio of the output force to the input force

• How much it costs to operate

• The speed at which it completes a task

Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wedge

• Screw

What is the primary function of a wedge?

• To hold objects together

• To change the direction of a force

• To split objects apart

• To reduce friction

How does an inclined plane reduce the effort needed to lift an object?

• By increasing the distance over which the force is applied

• By using electricity

• By creating a magnetic field

• By reducing the object's weight

A screw can be considered a variation of which simple machine?

• Lever

• Inclined Plane

• Pulley

• Wheel and Axle

What is the purpose of a fulcrum in a lever system?

• To hold the lever in place

• To provide a pivot point around which the lever moves

• To increase the weight of the lever

• To measure the force applied on the lever

Which simple machine is primarily used to raise flags or lift heavy loads with less effort?

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

The mechanical advantage of a lever depends on which of the following?

• The length of the lever arm

• The weight of the lever itself

• The color of the lever

• The material from which the lever is made