SSC CGL MCQ Practice 2026

Physics - Simple Machines Questions for SSC CGL (with Answers)

3 Physics - Simple Machines MCQs from the General Awareness section, with answers and short explanations.

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Q1. A pair of scissors is an example of a lever of the:

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Answer: A. First order (class)

In scissors the fulcrum (pivot) lies between effort and load — a first-class lever.

Physics - Simple Machines · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 4

Q2. Mechanical advantage of a simple machine is defined as:

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Answer: C. Load ÷ Effort

MA = load/effort.

Physics - Simple Machines · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 10

Q3. A nutcracker is a lever in which the:

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Answer: C. Load is between the fulcrum and the effort

In a nutcracker (second-class lever), the load lies between fulcrum and effort.

Physics - Simple Machines · hard · Advanced Practice Set 6

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