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Simple Machines

Authored by Mr. Hohl

Physics

6th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 9+ times

Simple Machines
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These two parts act as one simple machine. They roll and are found on cars, bikes and wheelbarrows.

Wheel & Axle

Screw

Inclined Plane

Lever

Pulley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This simple machine can be used to lift a weight. It has a fulcrum, or pivot point, which can be located in the center, near the end or at the end.

Wheel & Axle

Lever

Pulley

Screw

Inclined Plane

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Examples of this simple machine are used to hold things together. It is made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

Pulley

Wheel & Axle

Wedge

Screw

Lever

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A heavy object could be rolled up this simple machine, instead of lifting it straight up. Using this simple machine can save effort, although the object must usually cover more distance if this simple machine is used.

Inclined Plane

Screw

Lever

Pulley

Wedge

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is necessary to get something moving.

resistance

force

wedge

screw

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A rod attached to the center of a wheel is called:

a magnet

a wedge

a top

an axle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do to reduce the amount of effort needed to lift something using a first class lever?

move the fulcrum to the middle of the lever

move the fulcrum closer to the load

move the fulcrum closer to the effort

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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