
Machines That Make Work Easier: Understanding Simple Machines and Their Functions
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Physics, Science, Mathematics
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of machines as described in the introduction?
To increase the amount of work done
To create new types of work
To make work easier by reducing effort
To replace human labor entirely
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?
Lever
Engine
Pulley
Inclined plane
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an inclined plane make work easier?
By increasing the distance over which force is applied
By changing the direction of the force
By reducing the weight of the object
By increasing the speed of the object
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an inclined plane?
A seesaw
A ramp
A wheelbarrow
A crane
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the size of a wheel and the force needed to move a vehicle?
Larger wheels require more force
Smaller wheels require less force
Wheel size does not affect the force needed
Larger wheels require less force
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a wheel and axle system, what happens when the wheel rotates?
The vehicle moves in a circular path
The axle moves and the vehicle moves in the same direction
The vehicle moves in the opposite direction
The axle remains stationary
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using a pulley?
It increases the weight of the load
It decreases the distance the object is moved
It makes lifting objects easier by reducing the force needed
It changes the color of the object
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