Shop Tools

Name this tool

• Circular Saw

• Jig Saw

• Reciprocating Saw

• Portable Band Saw

What is the measurement?

• 7 3/8

• 7 7/16

• 7 1/4

• 7 1/2

What is the primary function of a lever in shop tools?

• To increase force

• To decrease force

• To change direction of force

• To measure force

Which of the following shop tools uses the principle of a wedge?

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

• Chisel

• Pliers

A pulley system in a workshop is used to lift heavy objects. What scientific principle does it primarily utilize?

• Conservation of energy

• Mechanical advantage

• Thermal expansion

• Electromagnetic induction

Which shop tool is an example of a simple machine that converts rotational motion into linear motion?

• Screw

• Wheel and axle

• Lever

• Inclined plane

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What type of energy transformation occurs when using an electric drill?

• Chemical to mechanical

• Electrical to mechanical

• Thermal to electrical

• Mechanical to thermal

In terms of physics, why is a saw with more teeth per inch better for cutting metal?

• It reduces friction

• It increases cutting speed

• It provides a smoother cut

• It decreases energy consumption

Which of the following materials would be best for making a heat-resistant handle for a shop tool?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Ceramic

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is the role of a fulcrum in a lever system used in shop tools?

• To provide support

• To increase speed

• To reduce friction

• To change direction