Simple Machines Short Quiz

Gears are wheels with teeth

• True

• False

An inclined plane is an example of a force multiplier

• True

• False

Two connected gears always turn in opposite directions

• True

• False

The fulcrum of a wheel is called the axle

• True

• False

A fan is an example of a speed multiplier

• True

• False

A driving gear always turns in the same direction as the driven gear next to it

• True

• False

Multiple pulley systems use less rope than single pulleys

• True

• False

Single pulleys reduce the effort needed to lift something

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a machine?

• A hammer

• A broom

• A tennis racquet

• A photograph

The turning point of a lever can be described as:

• The centre

• The load

• The fulcrum

• The base