Froggy Jumps Leverage Your Knowledge: Simple Machines QuizOnline version Test your understanding of simple machines and levers with this fun quiz! by Skoolmaths 1 What are the six types of simple machines? a Lever, gear, spring, inclined plane, wedge b Lever, pulley, wheel, gear, wedge, screw c Lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, wedge 2 What is the primary function of a lever? a To store energy b To reduce friction c To amplify force or change the direction of force 3 What are the three classes of levers based on the position of the fulcrum? a Single, double, triple b First, second, and third class c Static, dynamic, kinetic 4 In a first-class lever, where is the fulcrum located? a Between the effort and the load b At the effort c At the load 5 Which class of lever is a wheelbarrow an example of? a Second class lever b First class lever c Third class lever 6 In a third-class lever, where is the effort applied? a At the fulcrum b At the load c Between the fulcrum and the load 7 What is the mechanical advantage of a lever? a The distance from fulcrum to load b The total weight of the lever c The ratio of output force to input force 8 Which simple machine is used to lift heavy objects with less effort? a Lever b Pulley c Inclined plane 9 What type of lever is a pair of tweezers? a Third class lever b First class lever c Second class lever 10 What is an example of a first-class lever? a Tweezers b Fishing rod c Seesaw 11 Which simple machine is a bicycle? a Pulley b Wheel and Axle c Screw 12 Which simple machine is used in the image shown? a Wedge b Inclined plane c Lever
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