WorksheetsSimple Machines Assessment
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which simple machine would most likely used for rolling a cart up three steps?
lever
screw
pulley
inclined plane
A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder, often used to hold things together is a...
lever
screw
wedge
pulley
What is an example of an inclined plane?
crane
slide
bike
see-saw
Which choice is an example of a wedge?
Axe
Seesaw
Crane
Tunnel
Which choice is an example of a wheel and axle?
Axe
Seesaw
Bottle Cap
Ferris Wheel
How many simple machines are there?
3
5
9
6
Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle?
door knob
hammer
chair
picture frame
An example of a lever is a ________.
doorstop
drill
staircase
hammer
A simple machine that splits an object apart is a _______.
inclined plane
fulcrum
wedge
lever
A ramp is an example of a(n) _______.
inclined plane
fulcrum
force
lever
Using the back of a hammer makes it much easier to remove a nail from a wooden board. What kind of simple machine would the hammer be classified as if you are using it for this purpose?
Wedge
Lever
Pullye
Inclined Plane
The bow or front of a boat splits the water as the boat moves. What kind of simple machine would the bow of the boat be?
wedge
screw
ramp
lever
Which of the following is NOT an example of the simple machine know as a screw?
the lid of a jar
a bolt
a drill bit
a crowbar
Workers push a heavy box up an inclined plane and onto a moving truck. Which best explains why these workers use an inclined plane?
It makes their work easier because it requires less effort.
It decreases the amount of work they have to do.
It increases the amount of friction necessary to do the task.
It makes the box weigh less.
What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a jar?
Screw
Pulley
Lever
Inclined Plane
What type of simple machine would you find on the bottom of a car?
Inclined Plane
Pulley
Wheel and Axle
Wedge
Which of these is an example of a wedge?
Knife
Stairs
Skateboard
Broom
