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Simple and Complex Machines MCQs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about simple and complex machines, defining simple machines and providing examples. It covers various types of simple machines, their functions, and real-world applications, such as levers, pulleys, wedges, and screws. Each question is followed by the correct answer, making it a study guide for understanding basic mechanical principles.

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Simple and Complex Machines MCQs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about simple and complex machines, defining simple machines and providing examples. It covers various types of simple machines, their functions, and real-world applications, such as levers, pulleys, wedges, and screws. Each question is followed by the correct answer, making it a study guide for understanding basic mechanical principles.

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Simple and Complex Machines - MCQs

1. What is a simple machine?

 a) A machine that has an engine


 b) A device that makes work easier with few or no moving parts
 c) A machine powered by electricity
 d) A device that stores energy

**Answer:** b

2. Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

 a) Pulley
 b) Lever
 c) Engine
 d) Wedge

**Answer:** c

3. A lever works based on which of the following principles?

 a) Push and pull


 b) Rotation around a fulcrum
 c) Lifting force
 d) Magnetic force

**Answer:** b

4. What is the fixed point around which a lever rotates called?

 a) Load
 b) Effort
 c) Pivot
 d) Fulcrum

**Answer:** d

5. A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wedge
 d) Inclined plane

**Answer:** a

6. A wheel with a rope or chain wrapped around it is called a:

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Screw
 d) Inclined plane

**Answer:** b

7. Which simple machine helps to split objects apart?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** c

8. An inclined plane helps to:

 a) Increase the amount of force needed


 b) Decrease the distance
 c) Make lifting easier
 d) Create friction

**Answer:** c

9. A screw is a type of:

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Inclined plane
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** c

10. A knife is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Wedge
 c) Pulley
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

11. A flagpole uses which simple machine to raise the flag?

 a) Pulley
 b) Lever
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** a

12. A staircase is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Inclined plane
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

13. Which simple machine is used to fasten objects together?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Screw
 d) Wedge

**Answer:** c

14. A doorknob is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wheel and axle
 d) Wedge

**Answer:** c

15. A chisel is an example of which simple machine?


 a) Lever
 b) Wedge
 c) Screw
 d) Pulley

**Answer:** b

16. Scissors are a combination of which two simple machines?

 a) Wedge and lever


 b) Pulley and inclined plane
 c) Screw and lever
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** a

17. A shovel combines which two simple machines?

 a) Lever and wedge


 b) Pulley and inclined plane
 c) Screw and lever
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** a

18. A wheelbarrow is an example of which type of lever?

 a) First-class
 b) Second-class
 c) Third-class
 d) Fourth-class

**Answer:** b

19. A nutcracker is an example of which type of lever?

 a) First-class
 b) Second-class
 c) Third-class
 d) Fourth-class

**Answer:** b
20. Which simple machine is used to tighten a bottle cap?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Screw
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** c

21. What type of simple machine is a bottle opener?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** a

22. What type of simple machine is a hand drill?

 a) Screw and wedge


 b) Wheel and axle and screw
 c) Pulley and lever
 d) Lever and screw

**Answer:** b

23. A hammer pulling out a nail is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Wedge
 b) Lever
 c) Pulley
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

24. What simple machine is a car jack an example of?

 a) Screw
 b) Wedge
 c) Pulley
 d) Lever
**Answer:** a

25. A screwdriver works on the principle of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wheel and axle
 d) Inclined plane

**Answer:** c

26. A fishing rod is a combination of:

 a) Lever and pulley


 b) Wedge and screw
 c) Lever and wheel and axle
 d) Pulley and inclined plane

**Answer:** a

27. A nail works as a:

 a) Lever
 b) Wedge
 c) Screw
 d) Pulley

**Answer:** b

28. A crane uses which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Screw
 d) Wedge

**Answer:** b

29. What type of simple machine is a seesaw?

 a) Wedge
 b) Inclined plane
 c) Lever
 d) Pulley

**Answer:** c

30. A pizza cutter is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Wheel and axle
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

31. A corkscrew is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Screw
 d) Wedge

**Answer:** c

32. A crane lifting a heavy load uses which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Pulley
 c) Wedge
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

33. A car tire is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Wedge
 b) Wheel and axle
 c) Lever
 d) Pulley

**Answer:** b

34. A plier works on the principle of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Wedge
 c) Pulley
 d) Screw

**Answer:** a

35. A spade combines which two simple machines?

 a) Lever and wedge


 b) Pulley and wheel and axle
 c) Screw and wedge
 d) Inclined plane and pulley

**Answer:** a

36. Which simple machine helps in raising water from a well?

 a) Pulley
 b) Lever
 c) Screw
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** a

37. A zipper is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Lever
 b) Wedge
 c) Pulley
 d) Screw

**Answer:** b

38. A pencil sharpener is an example of which simple machine?

 a) Wedge and screw


 b) Pulley and wheel
 c) Lever and screw
 d) Wheel and axle

**Answer:** a

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