Simple machines self-check questions

Distance travelled in a particular direction is known as….

• Velocity

• Displacement

• Work

• Acceleration

The fixed point about which a lever moves is known as…

• Beam

• Centroid

• Fulcrum

• Centre of gravity

An axe is an example of which simple machine?

• Pulley

• Wedge

• Screw

• Inclined plane

Which simple machine can be made using a plank kept at a slope?

• Pulley

• Wedge

• Screw

• Inclined plane

What holds pulley in its fixed place?

• Rod

• Ramp

• Axle

• Bolt

Reading a text book can be an example of work done in the physics perspective…

• True

• False

All the advanced machines we use today are based on the use of 6 simple machines...

• True

• False

Inclined plane helps to move heavier objects.

• True

• False

A pulley is basically a screw having a groove on it.

• True

• False

A lever is a simple machine, which cannot be moved about a fixed point.

• True

• False