Simple Machines MCQ Quiz

A flagpole uses which simple machine to raise and lower the flag?

• a) Inclined plane

• b) Wedge

• c) Pulley

• d) Screw

A wheelbarrow is an example of what type of simple machine?

• a) Lever

• b) Inclined plane

• c) Pulley

• d) Screw

A bottle opener is an example of what type of simple machine?

• a) Pulley

• b) Lever

• c) Screw

• d) Wheel and axle

What type of simple machine is a ramp?

• a) Lever

• b) Pulley

• c) Inclined plane

• d) Screw

A nail is an example of which simple machine?

• a) Lever

• b) Wedge

• c) Pulley

• d) Wheel and axle

Which of the following is not a type of simple machine?

• a) Lever

• b) Wheel and axle

• c) Engine

• d) Pulley

Which simple machine would you use to split a log?

• a) Lever

• b) Wheel and axle

• c) Wedge

• d) Pulley

Which simple machine is a screw most closely related to?

• a) Pulley

• b) Lever

• c) Inclined plane

• d) Wedge

Which of these is not a use of a pulley?

• a) Raising a flag

• b) Opening a window blind

• c) Splitting wood

• d) Lifting heavy objects

What type of simple machine is a fishing rod?

• a) Inclined plane

• b) Pulley

• c) Lever

• d) Wedge