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WorksheetsSimple Machines
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
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1.
Which is the following is an example of work, to a scientist?
a)
solving a mental math problem
b)
carrying a book across the room
c)
pushing against the floor
d)
lifting a chair of the floor?
2.
A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of _____ required to work.
a)
force
b)
energy
c)
work
3.
____ is done when a force is applied over a distance.
a)
energy
b)
work
c)
force
4.
A _____ is a fixed bar that us free to move around a fixed point known as a fulcrum.
a)
pulley
b)
inclined plane
c)
lever
5.
A ______ is a grooved wheel with a rope running along the groove.
a)
lever
b)
pulley
c)
screw
6.
A _____ pulley only changes the direction of the force.
a)
movable
b)
fixed
c)
alternate
7.
A sloping force, like a ramp, that reduces the mount of force required to lift an object.
a)
screw
b)
wheel and axle
c)
inclined plane
8.
How can an incline plane reduce the amount of force required to lift an object?
a)
increase the length of the ramp
b)
increase the height of the ramp
c)
decrease the length of the ramp
9.
A simple machine that can split things apart or hold a door open.
a)
wedge
b)
screw
c)
lever
10.
A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder. It is often used to hold things together.
a)
lever
b)
screw
c)
wedge
11.
Flagpole
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
12.
Lightbulb
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
incline plane
d)
screw
13.
Stairs
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
inclined plane
d)
wheel and axle
14.
This device
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
15.
This device
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
16.
Screws and wedges are examples of what other type of simple machine?
a)
pulley
b)
inclined plane
c)
levers
d)
gears
17.
What type of simple machine is this?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
gear
c)
lever
d)
inclined plane
18.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Screw
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
19.
What type of simple machines does the photo show?
a)
Lever and Wedge
b)
Inclined Plane and Lever
c)
Pulley and Wedge
d)
Lever and Screw
20.
Tammy and Johnny are loading boxes onto identical trucks. Tammy slides the boxes up a ramp that is 1 meter long. Johnny uses a ramp that is 2 meters long. Who uses more force?
a)
Johnny
b)
Tammy
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