Simple and Complex Machines Concepts

Simple and Complex Machines Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video introduces the concept of simple machines, focusing on pulleys. It begins with a promotion of the MakeMeGenius website, followed by a demonstration of how pulleys make work easier by lifting water from a well. The video explains that machines, both simple and complex, help make tasks easier. It concludes with a reminder of additional resources available on the MakeMeGenius website.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the website mentioned in the video?

To sell science equipment

To offer online courses

To host science competitions

To provide science videos

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity were people engaged in at the well?

Swimming

Fishing

Pulling water

Washing clothes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a pulley in the context of the video?

To filter the water

To decorate the well

To make pulling water easier

To measure water depth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a pulley make work easier?

By changing the direction of force

By reducing friction

By adding more force

By increasing the weight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines a simple machine?

A machine that is expensive

A machine that simplifies work

A machine that requires electricity

A machine with multiple parts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a complex machine?

Car

Pulley

Inclined plane

Lever

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between simple and complex machines?

Complex machines are easier to use

Simple machines are more expensive

Simple machines are larger

Complex machines have more parts