Quiz  /  Simple Machines

  • 1. 
    How many basic types of simple machines are there?

  • 5
  • 6
  • 2
  • 3

  • 2. 
    A slide and a ramp are examples of what type of simple machine?

  • Inclined plane
  • Pulley
  • Lever
  • Wheel and Axle

  • 3. 
    What type of simple machine uses a wheel with a groove in it for a rope?

  • Lever
  • Pulley
  • Inclined plane
  • Wheel and Axle

  • 4. 
    What type of simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a pole?

  • Wheel and Axle
  • Screw
  • Pulley
  • Lever

  • 5. 
    What simple machine multiplies force when a rigid object pivots on a fulcrum?

  • Lever
  • Inclined plane
  • Wheel and Axle
  • Wedge

  • 6. 
    An axe and a chisel are examples of what type of simple machine?

  • Wedge
  • Inclined plane
  • Lever
  • Wheel and Axle

  • 7. 
    What type of simple machine uses a wheel with rod attached to help lift or move loads?

  • Wheel and Axle
  • Inclined plane
  • Lever
  • Wedge

  • 8. 
    What Greek philosopher is credited with first discovering and describing simple machines?

  • Socrates
  • Archimedes
  • Aristotle
  • Plato

  • 9. 
    What Ancient civilization likely used the inclined plane to build the pyramids?

  • Egyptians
  • Sumerians
  • Romans
  • Greeks

  • 10. 
    Cranes, flagpoles, and window blinds are examples of what type of simple machines?

  • Inclined plane
  • Wheel and Axle
  • Lever
  • Pulley
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