Question 1

What is a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

A device that makes work easier with few or no moving parts

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A complex machine with many moving parts

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A device that makes work harder

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A machine that creates energy

Question 2

What is an inclined plane?

Accepted Answer

A sloping surface used to raise or lower objects

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A device used to push objects forward

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A circular object used to lift objects

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A ramp used to move objects left or right

Question 3

What is a wedge?

Accepted Answer

A device with two sloping sides used to split or lift objects

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A flat surface used to slide objects

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A machine used to drill holes

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A device used to spin objects

Question 4

What is a screw?

Accepted Answer

A device with a spiral groove used to hold objects together or lift objects

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A machine used to cut wood

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A device used to create electricity

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A device used to pump water

Question 5

Which simple machine can be found on a playground slide?

Accepted Answer

An inclined plane

Answer

A pulley

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A screw

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A wedge

Question 6

Which simple machine can be found in a stapler?

Accepted Answer

A lever

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An inclined plane

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A screw

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A wedge

Question 7

Which simple machine can be found in a flagpole?

Accepted Answer

A pulley

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An inclined plane

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A wedge

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A screw

Question 8

Which simple machine can be found in a pair of scissors?

Accepted Answer

A wedge

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An inclined plane

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A pulley

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A screw

Question 9

Which simple machine can be found in a jar lid?

Accepted Answer

A screw

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A pulley

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A lever

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An inclined plane

Question 10

What is the difference between a lever and a pulley?

Accepted Answer

A lever uses a fulcrum to lift objects while a pulley uses a wheel and rope

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A pulley uses a lever to lift objects while a lever uses a wheel and rope

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A lever uses a rope to lift objects while a pulley uses a fulcrum

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A lever is only used to push objects while a pulley is used to lift objects

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