Simple Machines

These two parts act as one simple machine. They roll and are found on cars and bikes. What simple machine is it?

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• lever

• bike

A heavy object could be pushed using this simple machine to move the object from a lower place to a higher place.

• lever

• pulley

• inclined plane

• simple machine

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This simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. What simple machine is it?

• Screw

• lever

• inclined plane

• pulley

What is an example of a simple machine?

• blanket

• slide

• steps

• cookie

Which is an example of a wedge?

• a knife

• curtain pull

• bike

• slide

This simple machine is able to lift heavy object with ease by using a pulling motion. Which simple machine is it?

• lever

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• wedge

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Which of these object is an example of a lever?

• car

• seesaw

• door knob

• headphones

Which two simple machines are used in a pair of scissors?

• wheel and axle

• pulley and lever

• lever and wedge

• wedge

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Which is a characteristic of a simple machine?

• They need electricity

• They are difficult to make

• They are very large

• They have few or no moving parts

Which is NOT an example of a simple machine?

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

• Spring