Simple Machines Quiz

What is a lever?

• A machine that uses a rope to lift things

• A stiff bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum

• A machine that holds things together

What does a pulley help us do?

• Lift heavy objects

• split objects

• Screw objects together

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What are wheels and axles used for?

• To lift things

• To cut things

• To move things more easily

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What is an inclined plane?

• A flat surface that is sloped

• A tool for cutting

• A type of wheel

What is a wedge used for?

• To lift heavy objects

• To split or cut objects

• To move objects

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How does a screw help us?

• By lifting objects

• By moving objects

• By holding objects together

Which simple machine is used in a seesaw?

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

• Inclined plane

The force used to move a load is the ________.

• effort

• load

• screw

Which simple machine is part of a bicycle?

• Wedge

• Wheel and axle

• Pulley

The object being lifted is the ___________.

• effort

• load

• Wheel

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