Energy & Simple Machines Test Review

How does using a pulley to lift an object increase mechanical advantage?

• By increasing the mass of the object being lifted

• By decreasing the mass of the object being lifted

• By increasing the amount of force needed to lift the object

• By decreasing the amount of force needed to lift the object

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Jaelyn wants to move a heavy box up the stairs. Why should she use a simple machine when moving the box?

• A simple machine will reduce the distance needed to complete the work

• A simple machine will keep the box safer

• A simple machine will make the work take less time

• A simple machine will make the work easier

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Which is the best example of a first-class lever?

• Image of a seesaw

• Image of a slide

• Image of a swing

• Image of a playground merry-go-round

Which choice describes the energy the spring toy has in Diagram 1?

• A combination of potential energy, kinetic energy, and mechanical energy

• All potential energy

• All kinetic energy

• All mechanical energy

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Which situation demonstrates energy being transferred from one system to another?

• A gardener pushing a lawnmower across a lawn

• A student wearing a backpack waiting for the bus

• A soccer ball resting on the field

• A couch sitting on the ramp

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Which circuit is most likely able to conduct electricity?

• Circuit a

• Circuit b

• Circuit c

• Circuit d

Adam had a string of lights. The whole string of lights stopped glowing when one of the light bulbs burned out. What caused this to happen?

• The burned-out lightbulb caused a surge in the power source

• The burned-out lightbulb opened the circuit

• The burned-out lightbulb drained the power source

• The burned-out lightbulb closed the circuit

A toy car is placed at the top of a ramp and released. Which situation describes how the car's energy is transformed?

• The car has a large amount of kinetic energy at the top of the ramp, which is converted into chemical energy after the car is released.

• The car has a large amount of potential energy at the top of the ramp, which is converted into kinetic energy after the car is released.

• The car has a large amount of kinetic energy at the top of the ramp, which is converted into potential energy after the car is released.

• The car has a large amount of mechanical energy at the top of the ramp, which is converted into thermal energy after the car is released.

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The diagram below shows a boy with his positions above the trampoline. Which best describes the energy the boy has at position 3 just before gravity begins to pull him back down?

• Applied

• Mechanical

• Potential

• Kinetic

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The diagram below shows a person swinging a hammer. Which position has the least amount of kinetic energy?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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