A Quiz On Simple Machines! Trivia

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1.

Which simple machine has a flat surface that is raised at one end?
- A.
  
  Pulley and lever
- B.
  
  Lever
- C.
  
  Inclined plane
- D.
  
  Wedge
- E.
  
  Force
2.

The fixed point that the bar of a lever moves around is called the?
- A.
  
  Lever
- B.
  
  Pulley
- C.
  
  Pulley and lever
- D.
  
  Screw
- E.
  
  Wedge
3.

Which simple machine has a wheel with a rope wrapped around it?
- A.
  
  Inclined plane
- B.
  
  Lever
- C.
  
  Wedge
- D.
  
  A Pulley
- E.
  
  Force
4.

Which simple machines help us lift a heavyweight?
- A.
  
  Wedge
- B.
  
  Wheel
- C.
  
  Axle
- D.
  
  Pulley and lever
- E.
  
  Fulcrom
5.

Which simple machine helps us pull things apart?
- A.
  
  Pulley
- B.
  
  Lever
- C.
  
  Wedge
- D.
  
  Inclined plane
- E.
  
  Screw
6.

Which simple machines help us lift a heavy object?
- A.
  
  Wheel and axle, inclined place
- B.
  
  Fulcrom
- C.
  
  Pulley
- D.
  
  Lever
- E.
  
  Inclined plane
7.

Which simple machine is a stiff bar that moves around a fixed point?
- A.
  
  Pulley
- B.
  
  Pulley and lever
- C.
  
  Screw
- D.
  
  Fulcrom
- E.
  
  Inclined plane
8.

Which simple machine helps us hold things together?
- A.
  
  Fulcrom
- B.
  
  Screw
- C.
  
  Pulley
- D.
  
  Pulley and lever
- E.
  
  Lever
9.

Name one example of a compound machine.
- A.
  
  A bike, scissors, car, boat, plus many more.
- B.
  
  Puzzles, toys, dolls
- C.
  
  Carrots, peas, celery, cats
- D.
  
  Hammers, screw drivers, plates, doves
10.

What is called when you push or pull something?
- A.
  
  Screw
- B.
  
  Work
- C.
  
  Wedge
- D.
  
  Force
- E.
  
  Inclined plane
11.

This is done when using force makes something move.
- A.
  
  Pull
- B.
  
  Shake
- C.
  
  Force
- D.
  
  Throw
- E.
  
  Work
12.

Name the six simple machines.
- A.
  
  Nail, hammer, screw, plane, car
- B.
  
  Plane, incline, axle, fulcrom, wedge
- C.
  
  Work, force, lever, plane
- D.
  
  Wedge, screw, pulley, lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane
- E.
  
  Everything
13.

What is it called when two or more simple machines are combined into one machine?
- A.
  
  Force
- B.
  
  Blenders
- C.
  
  Cars
- D.
  
  Compound machine
- E.
  
  Trucks
14.

What is a simple machine that is wide at one end and pointed at the other called?
- A.
  
  Plane
- B.
  
  Force
- C.
  
  Whip
- D.
  
  Screw
- E.
  
  Wedge
15.

What do we use simple machines for?
- A.
  
  Move faster
- B.
  
  Jump higher
- C.
  
  To make work easier
- D.
  
  Let go to sleep easier
- E.
  
  Run faster
16.

Which simple machine has a rod attached to a wheel?
- A.
  
  Gas
- B.
  
  A wheel and axle
- C.
  
  Lights
- D.
  
  Hammer
- E.
  
  Nails