Exploring Simple Machines Quiz

Which of the following is a type of simple machine?

• Lever

• Engine

• Computer

• Battery

What is the primary function of a pulley in a simple machine?

• To increase speed

• To change the direction of a force

• To generate electricity

• To store energy

Which of the following is an example of a wedge?

• Screw

• Knife

• Wheel

• Pulley

Identify the simple machine that consists of a wheel with a rope or chain wrapped around it.

• Inclined Plane

• Pulley

• Lever

• Screw

What is the main purpose of an inclined plane?

• To lift objects using less force

• To cut materials

• To hold objects together

• To measure weight

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2