Identifying Simple Machines by Pictures

What type of simple machine has a ramp that makes it easier for a heavy object to be moved up or down?

• lever

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wedge

This picture shows an example of what type simple machine?

• pulley

• wedge

• lever

• wheel and axle

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

• wheel and axle

• lever

• wedge

• pulley

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This is an example of what type of simple machine?

• inclined plane

• wedge

• screw

• lever

Which one is NOT a simple machine?

• pulley

• stick

• lever

• screw

What type of simple machine makes chopping wood easier?

• inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• lever

A bicycle is an example of a _________________.

• simple machine

• wheel

• pulley

• compound machine

What type of simple machine is shown here?

• Pulley
• Wheel and Axle
• Lever
• Wedge

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A door stop is an example of a

• Screw
• Wedge
• Lever
• Inclined Plane

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What kind of work is made easier by the wheels of this object?

• pushing a heavy load

• lifting a heavy load

• dividing a heavy load

• holding a small load