Simple Machines
Authored by Jackson Laven
Physics, Science
5th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of a simple machine is to make work easier by allowing for a push or pull to occur over an increased distance.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which simple machine is a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction?
Wheel-and-axle
Wedge
Pulley
Lever
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which simple machine consists of a sloping surface, used for raising heavy objects, or sliding objects down?
Wedge
Inclined Plane
Pulley
Screw
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why are levers useful?
For seesawing
Allow us to measure the force of an object
Helps lift weight at one point of its length
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which of the items lifted below can be considered a wedge?
A Pencil
A hammer
An axe
Two inclined planes put together
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which simple machine is an inclined plane that is wrapped around a pole?
Screw
Pulley
Wedge
Wheel-and-axle
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Why are simple machines "simple"?
They reduce the effort required to perform a simple task. Less force can be applied.
They are actually quite complicated.
You can easily put two pieces of wood together.
Splitting through wood is much faster.
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