Simple Machines Quiz

What is a roller coaster an example of?

• A chemical reaction

• A living organism

• A simple machine

• A complex machine

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Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

• Wheel

• Computer

• Lever

• Pulley

What is the pivot point of a lever called?

• Load

• Balance

• Fulcrum

• Effort

What simple machine is used in a catapult?

• Inclined plane

• Wheel

• Lever

• Pulley

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What do gears on a bicycle help with?

• Changing the color of the bike

• Making the bike heavier

• Reducing the effort needed to pedal

• Increasing the size of the wheels

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What is a ramp combined with a ladder called?

• A staircase

• A lever

• A pulley

• A wheel

How does a screw relate to a ramp?

• A screw is a type of lever

• A screw is a ramp wrapped around a rod

• A screw is unrelated to a ramp

• A screw is a type of pulley

What is the purpose of a prosthetic limb?

• To change someone's appearance

• To replace a missing limb

• To enhance natural abilities

• To make someone taller

How is a prosthetic arm operated?

• By voice commands

• By solar power

• By pulling on straps attached to the back

• By using a remote control

What simple machine is used to bend the elbow in a prosthetic arm?

• Wheel

• Lever

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

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