Simple Machines Quiz MAY 21, 2025

What is a machine?

• A tool that helps us do work more easily.

• A tool that makes noise.

• A tool that is used for cooking.

• A tool that is used for painting.

Which of the following is a mechanical device?

• Bolt

• Spoon

• Toy car

• Knife

What does a lever do?

• Moves around a fixed point to lift objects.

• Rolls on the ground to move things.

• Splits things apart.

• Holds things together.

What is a pulley used for?

• Lifting objects with a rope.

• Cutting things.

• Holding things together.

• Painting surfaces.

What is an inclined plane?

• A sloped surface used to move things up or down easily.

• A tool that cuts things.

• A wheel that rolls.

• A tool that makes noise.

What does a wheel and axle do?

• Helps move or carry loads.

• Splits things apart.

• Holds things together.

• Makes things shiny.

What is a screw used for?

• Holding things together.

• Cutting things.

• Painting surfaces.

• Making noise.

What is a wedge used for?

• Splitting or cutting things.

• Lifting objects.

• Rolling on the ground.

• Holding things together.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) MECHANICAL DEVICES

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(b) SIMPLE MACHINES

• WHELE AND AXLE

• HINGE

• INCLINED PLANE

• BOLTS

• WEDGE

• NAIL

• LEVER

• NUTS

• BRACKET

• PULLEY