Question

Which simple machines make up scissors?

Responses

two levers and two wedges

two levers and two wedges

two inclined planes and two wedges

two inclined planes and two wedges

one lever and two wedges

one lever and two wedges

one inclined plane and two wedges

Answer 1

Scissors are made up of **two levers and two wedges**. The handles of the scissors act as levers, allowing you to apply force, while the blades are shaped like wedges, which help to cut through materials. Therefore, the correct response is:

**two levers and two wedges.**