Ford Simple Machines Quiz

Which of the following can a simple machine do?

• Allow the user to apply less force over a longer distance

• Reduce the amount of force needed to do work

• Change the direction of the applied force

• All of the above

If you use a crowbar to get the lid off of a bucket, what simple machine are you using?

• Inclined plane

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

Where should the fulcrum be placed in order for the student to use the least amount of effort possible?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

Name this simple machine.

• Wedge

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Wheel and axle

Name this simple machine.

• Wedge

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Wheel and axle

Which of these is an example of a wedge?

• Skateboard

• Broom

• Stairs

• Butter knife

What class of lever is pictured?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Not a lever

What class of lever is pictured here?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Not a lever

What class of lever is pictured here?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Not a lever

What class of lever is pictured here?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Not a lever