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Simple Machines

Authored by Haley Bramlett

Science

4th Grade

NGSS covered

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of _____ required to work.

force
energy
work

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A ______ is a grooved wheel with a rope running along the groove.

lever
pulley
screw

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A sloping force, like a ramp, that reduces the mount of force required to lift an object.

screw
wheel and axle
inclined plane

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A simple machine that can split things apart or hold a door open.

wedge
screw
lever

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder. It is often used to hold things together.

lever
screw
wedge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Scissors are an example of a compound machine. What simple machines are used to make up this compound machine?

2 levers and 2 inclined planes
2 levers and 2 pulleys
2 pulleys and 2 inclined planes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Flagpole

wedge
pulley
incline plane
wheel and axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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