ASVAB Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the ASVAB exam with quizzes designed to improve your skills. Use flashcards and multiple choice questions, each providing hints and explanations. Get ready to succeed!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What does the provided illustration show an example of?

A lever
An inclined plane
A pulley system
Wheel and axle

The correct answer is: A lever

This illustration shows an example of a lever, which is a simple machine that helps lift or move objects by applying force to one end and fulcrum at the other. Option B, an inclined plane, is incorrect because it is a flat surface that is used to move objects up or down a slope, while the illustration depicts a curved object. Option C, a pulley system, is incorrect because it typically involves a rope or chain and is used to lift heavy objects, while the illustration shows a solid object being lifted. Option D, a wheel and axle, is incorrect because it is a type of lever, specifically a modified version where the fulcrum is at the center and the effort is applied at the rim, whereas the illustration shows a typical lever with the effort applied at one end.