Simple Machines Quiz

Which simple machine is a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point called a fulcrum?

• wheel

• lever

• pulley

• screw

Which simple machine consists of a grooved wheel with a rope or chain running along the groove?

• wedge

• screw

• pulley

• lever

Which simple machine is a flat surface with one end higher than the other?

• hill

• incline

• slope

• ramp

Which simple machine consists of a circular object connected to a smaller cylindrical object?

• wheel and axle

• pulley

• screw

• lever

Which simple machine is a triangular-shaped object with a sharp edge?

• wedge

• screw

• hammer

• screwdriver

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• screw

• lever

A flagpole with a pulley system to raise and lower the flag is an example of which simple machine?

• inclined plane

• lever

• wheel and axle

• pulley

A ramp used to load heavy objects onto a truck is an example of which simple machine?

• Inclined plane

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

A bicycle is made up of which simple machines?

• pulley

• lever

• screw

• wheel and axle

A knife is an example of which simple machine?

• pulley

• wedge

• screw

• lever