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Simple Machines

Authored by Logan Anthony

Science

9th Grade

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Simple Machines
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a simple machine?

To change the amount of work done

To make it easier to perform work

To create energy

To reduce the number of machines needed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Do simple machines change the total amount of work done?

Yes, they increase the total amount of work done

Yes, they decrease the total amount of work done

No, they only change the direction of force

No, they do not change the amount of work done

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many types of simple machines are there?

Four

Five

Six

Seven

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an inclined plane?

To make it more difficult to move objects.

To change the direction of an object's movement.

To make it easier to raise or lower an object.

To measure the weight of an object.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a wedge?

To make it more difficult to move objects.

To change the direction of an object's movement.

To make it easier to raise or lower an object.

To split objects

6.

MATCH QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Match the following simple machine to their definition

Screw

A board or bar that sits on a fixed point called a fulcrum. The pivots or moves on the fulcrum

Wheel and Axle

A board or other flat surface that is set at an angle to a surface.

Lever

A simple machine that consists of a wheel attatched to a rod. Also used to life or move objects

Inclined Plane

Looks like two inclined planes placed back-to-back. The sides of the machine come to a point so that the machine can be driven into an object.

Wedge

an inclined plane wrapped around a flat, middle object. This creates twists or threads.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a screw create when wrapped around a flat, middle object?

Joints

Holes

Threads

Nails

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