Simple Machines Quiz

A screwdriver being used to open a paint can lid is an example of which simple machine?

• Wedge

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

• Lever

A knife cutting vegetables is an example of which simple machine?

• Wedge

• Wheel and axle

• Lever

• Screw

A flagpole used to raise a flag is an example of which simple machine?

• Inclined plane

• Screw

• Pulley

• Lever

A staircase in a building represents which simple machine?

• Inclined plane

• Wedge

• Screw

• Pulley

A doorknob that helps in opening a door is which simple machine?

• Screw

• Wheel and axle

• Lever

• Wedge

A jar lid that twists on and off is an example of which simple machine?

• Lever

• Screw

• Pulley

• Wedge

Scissors used to cut paper combine which type of simple machine?

• Lever and wedge

• Screw and pulley

• Inclined plane and wheel

• Pulley and lever

A crowbar lifting a heavy rock is an example of which simple machine?

• Wheel and axle

• Screw

• Lever

• Pulley

A ramp used to load a box into a truck is which simple machine?

• Screw

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Wedge

A rolling pin used to flatten dough is which simple machine?

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

• Screw

• Inclined plane