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simple machines

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simple machine with a flat surface set at an angle to a horizontal surface.

a)

inclined plane

b)

wedge

c)

screw

d)

load

2.

Something that is lifted, carried, or supported

a)

fulcrum

b)

simple machine

c)

load

d)

force

3.

A simple device that does work is a simple machine.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

The fixed point or support on which a lever turns when moving. The center support of a seesaw is this.

a)

lever

b)

pulley

c)

simple machine

d)

fulcrum

5.

a simple machine with a round frame that turns around a central rod

a)

lever

b)

fulcrum

c)

wheel and axle

d)

inclined plane

6.

A simple machine that has a bar which moves on or around a fixed point and can be used for lifting things

a)

fulcrum

b)

load

c)

wedge

d)

lever

7.

A simple machine that has a wheel over which rope or chains are pulled.

a)

screw

b)

pulley

c)

inclined plane

d)

lever

8.

A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane that twists around a rod

a)

screw

b)

wedge

c)

inclined plane

d)

lever

9.

A simple machine with 1 or more inclined planes

a)

screw

b)

wheel and axle

c)

wedge

d)

pulley

10.
What simple machine can be used to split things apart and also it can hold open a door?
a)
Lever
b)
Pulley
c)
Wedge
d)
Screw
11.
What simple machine holds things together?
a)
Wedge
b)
Screw
c)
Lever
d)
Pulley
12.
What simple machine has a fulcrum and can be used to lift a weight?
a)
Pulley
b)
lever
c)
screw
d)
wedge
13.
What simple machine has a wheel with a groove on it that keeps a rope in place?
a)
pulley
b)
lever
lever
c)
screw
wedge
d)
wedge
screw
14.
Which simple machine doesn't move and a heavy object can be rolled or pushed up this machine?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
inclined plane
c)
wedge
d)
screw
15.
What kind of work is made easier by the wheels of this object?
a)
pushing a heavy load
b)
lifting a heavy load
c)
dividing a heavy load
d)
holding a small load
16.
What type of simple machine are these people using to move the wheel chair into the school bus?
a)
lever
b)
wedge
c)
inclined plane
d)
pulley
17.
A push or pull that can move an object is a
a)
fulcrum
b)
force
c)
machine
d)
lever
18.
This picture is an example of a _________.
a)
pulley
b)
wedge
c)
wheel and axle
d)
screw
19.
What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?
a)
lever
b)
inclined plane
c)
screw
d)
wheel and axle
20.
What type of simple machine is found on the floor of a bathtub?
a)
screw
b)
inclined plane
c)
wedge
d)
pulley
21.
Which of these is an example of a wedge?
a)
skateboard
b)
broom
c)
stairs
d)
butter knife
22.
Which of these is not an example of an inclined plane?
a)
ladder
b)
stairs
c)
wall
d)
driveway
23.
Which type of simple machine would be found on the bottom of a wagon?
a)
a pulley
b)
a screw
c)
a wedge
d)
a wheel and axle
24.
Which  simple machine is found on the head of an ax?
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
pulley
d)
screw
25.
The door knob and rod make up which simple machine?
a)
lever
b)
pulley
c)
screw
d)
wheel and axle
26.
The wheel and rope make up which simple machine?
a)
pulley
b)
lever
c)
wheel and axle
d)
inclined plane