Which of these is not a simple machine?
A
a pair of scissors
B
a lever
C
a ramp
D
the pulley
Correct Answer: a pair of scissors
Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.
There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.