Simple Machines

This makes work easier and has one or no moving parts.

• simple machines

• complex machine

• desk

• anvil

A flagpole is an example of what kind of simple machine?

• wedge

• pulley

• incline plane

• wheel and axle

What type of simple machine are these people using to move the wheel chair into the school bus?

• lever

• wedge

• incline plane

• pulley

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Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?

• a boy runs across a football field

• a banker counts money

• a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp

• a girl reads a book

This is an object with a sharp edge. It helps spread or cut something.

• wedge

• wheel and axle

• lever

• screw

A seesaw is an example of a __________________.

• wedge

• wheel and axle

• incline plane

• lever

Which is NOT a type of simple machine?

• wedge

• pulley

• screw

• spring

Which type of simple machine is found on the bottom of the wagon?

• a pulley

• an incline plane

• a wheel and axle

• a wedge

A simple machine consisting of a rope or cable wrapped around a wheel is a/an ________________.

• wedge

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

The bottom of the lightbulb is a/an __________.

• inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• pulley