Simple Machines Mastery Quiz

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

• Lever

• Inclined Plane

• Pulley

• Wheel and Axle

Which simple machine is used to cut or split objects?

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

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

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

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

How does a wheel and axle make work easier?

• By increasing the distance over which the force is applied

• By reducing the amount of force needed

• By increasing the speed of the task

• By reducing the time taken to complete the task

Which simple machine is used to move heavy objects up a slope with less effort?

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

How does a screw make work easier?

• By increasing the distance over which the force is applied

• By reducing the amount of force needed

• By increasing the speed of the task

• By reducing the time taken to complete the task

Which simple machine is used to lift heavy objects with less effort?

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

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

• Lever

• Pulley

• Battery

• Inclined Plane