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Simple Machines

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not a type of simple machine?

a)

spring

b)

screw

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

2.
Which of the following does a simple machine do?
a)
allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance
b)
reduce the amount of force needed to do work
c)
change the direction of the applied force
d)
all of the above
3.

If you use a crowbar to get the lid off of a bucket, what simple machine are you using?

a)

inclined plane

b)

pulley

c)

wheel and axle

d)

lever

4.

How does a driver use a steering wheel as a simply machine?

a)

The driver is using a wheel and axle to reduce the amount of force.

b)

The driver is using a lever to steer the vehicle.

c)

The driver is using a pulley and lever to steer the vehicle.

d)

The driver is using a wheel and axle to reduce the amount of work needed to steer the vehicle.

5.

How does a movable pulley make lifting objects easier?

a)

The amount of force needed is doubled.

b)

the amount of force needed is increased.

c)

the amount of force needed is reduced.

d)

the amount of force needed stays the same.

6.
Where should the fulcrum be placed in order for the student to use the least amount of effort possible? 
a)
point A
b)
point B
c)
point C
d)
point D
7.
Would it be easier to move a box of the same mass up a ramp that was long and gradual or short and steep?
a)
long and gradual
b)
short and steep
8.
Flagpole
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
9.
Stairs
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
inclined plane
d)
wheel and axle
10.
Which of these is an example of a wedge?
a)
skateboard
b)
broom
c)
stairs
d)
butter knife
11.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
12.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
13.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
14.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
15.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
16.

What simple machine has a wheel with a groove on it that keeps a rope in place?

a)

pulley

b)

lever

lever

c)

screw

wedge

d)

wedge

screw

17.
Which simple machine doesn't move and a heavy object can be rolled or pushed up this machine?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
inclined plane
c)
wedge
d)
screw
18.

This is an example of what type of simple machine?

a)

inclined plane

b)

wheel and axle

c)

screw

d)

lever

19.

What type of simple machine makes chopping wood easier?

a)

inclined plane

b)

screw

c)

wedge

d)

lever

20.
A door stop is an example of a
a)
Screw
b)
Wedge
c)
Lever
d)
Inclined Plane

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