Simple Machines Quiz

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to lift heavy objects from a lower level to a higher level?

• Wedge

• Inclined plane

• Screw

• Pulley

What is an example of a simple machine that is used to make a cereal bowl?

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

• Lever

Which simple machine is probably the greatest of all time and is used in planes, trains, and automobiles?

• Wedge

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

What is an example of a simple machine that gives us leverage to move things?

• Screw

• Wedge

• Pulley

• Lever

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to split wood?

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wedge

• Screw

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to attach something to a wall?

• Wedge

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

• Screw

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to drill a hole?

• Screw

• Inclined plane

• Wedge

• Pulley

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to seal a bottle with a screw-on cap?

• Screw

• Inclined plane

• Wedge

• Pulley

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to keep a door open?

• Screw

• Inclined plane

• Wedge

• Pulley

What is an example of a simple machine that can be used to cut through steaks and chicken?

• Inclined plane

• Screw

• Wedge

• Pulley