
Mechanical Systems Unit Test
Authored by Rune Breckon
Science
8th Grade
Used 5+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
51 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
What is the primary function of a machine?
To create energy
To help humans do work more efficiently
To reduce energy consumption
To increase friction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
Early machines were
Complex devices that relied on electricity for their source of energy.
Very simple devices that depended on people and animals for their source of energy.
Advanced devices that used steam power and required minimal human or animal effort.
Simple devices that operated independently without any external energy source.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
What are the characteristics of a simple machine?
A device with many moving parts, makes work harder, and requires more force.
A device with many moving parts, makes work easier, and requires less force.
A device with few or no moving parts, makes work easier, and requires less force.
A device with no moving parts, makes work easier, and requires more force.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simple machine?
Bicycle
Car engine
Lever
Computer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
What is the mechanical advantage of a machine that applies an output force of 600 N with an input force of 50 N? Formula: MA = Output Force / Input Force.
12
15
7.8
10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a groove and a rope or cable?
Lever
Inclined plane
Pulley
Wedge
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec โข 1 pt
What is the purpose of an inclined plane?
To split objects apart
To change rotational motion into linear motion
To amplify force
To reduce the effort needed to lift heavy objects
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
50 questions
Final Test Review
Quiz
โข
8th Grade
50 questions
The Solar System
Quiz
โข
3rd - 8th Grade
50 questions
HUMAN IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Quiz
โข
8th Grade
48 questions
branches of science
Quiz
โข
6th - 8th Grade
49 questions
Unit Two (Relationships) Review
Quiz
โข
8th - 11th Grade
51 questions
CLASS 10 SCIENCE QUIZ(FORCE) BY DKK
Quiz
โข
7th - 10th Grade
46 questions
Biodiversity
Quiz
โข
6th - 9th Grade
50 questions
Lost at Sea
Quiz
โข
7th - 9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
โข
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
โข
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
โข
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
โข
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
โข
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
โข
6th Grade
15 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
โข
4th Grade
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
โข
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
33 questions
Grade 6 Quarter 3 PMA 5 Review
Quiz
โข
6th - 8th Grade
85 questions
Midpoint D1 Review
Quiz
โข
8th Grade
12 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion
Lesson
โข
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Rock Cycle: Types and Formation
Interactive video
โข
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Layers of the Earth
Interactive video
โข
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Pure Substances & Mixtures
Quiz
โข
8th Grade
28 questions
Genes and Heredity
Lesson
โข
8th Grade
24 questions
Subatomic Particles
Quiz
โข
8th Grade