Simple Machines in Real Life

Which simple machine is primarily used in a seesaw?

• A. Lever

• B. Inclined Plane

• C. Wheel and Axle

• D. Pulley

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What class of lever is a fishing rod?

• A. Class 1

• B. Class 2

• C. Class 3

• D. Class 4

Which household item is an example of a wheel and axle?

• A. Scissors

• B. Ramp

• C. Doorknob

• D. Axe

How does a ramp (inclined plane) aid in construction sites?

• A. By providing a sharp edge

• B. By rotating materials

• C. By lifting objects directly upward

• D. By making it easier to move objects up or down

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Where is a pulley system NOT typically found?

• A. In window blinds

• B. In a car engine

• C. In flagpoles

• D. In elevators

What everyday object utilizes a screw mechanism?

• A. A pair of scissors

• B. A light bulb

• C. A lever

• D. A ramp

What is the main function of a knife as a wedge?

• A. To lift objects

• B. To combine forces

• C. To cut or slice

• D. To rotate

Which simple machine is used in a wheelbarrow?

• A. Screw

• B. Inclined plane

• C. Lever

• D. Wedge

In which device would you most likely find a combination of levers and wedges?

• A. Car

• B. Scissors

• C. Bicycle

• D. Ramp

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How do door stoppers use the principle of a wedge?

• A. By rotating

• B. By cutting

• C. By holding doors open

• D. By lifting