WorksheetsForce and Motion-Simple Machines
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
lawn mower
d)
lever
2.
Which is an example of doing work?
a)
a waiter holding a tray
b)
a man trying to lift heavy weights
c)
a girl pushing on a locked door
d)
a player kicking the soccer ball
3.
What are the two forces that are applied to an object to put it in motion?
a)
push and pull
b)
push and throw
c)
pull and hold
d)
pulley and lever
4.
What is the function of a simple machine?
a)
to be an inventor
b)
to make work easier
c)
to make buildings bigger
d)
to help us get stronger
5.
What is the fixed point, or balance point, on a lever called?
a)
axle
b)
rope
c)
wheel
d)
fulcrum
6.
A pulley has what components?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
rope or string and wheel
7.
Which is an example of a wedge?
a)
see saw
b)
steering wheel
c)
ramp
d)
an ax
8.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a screw?
a)
a hammer
b)
a lightbulb
c)
a jar lid
d)
a water bottle lid
9.
A rake, a shovel, a fork and hammer are all examples of levers.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
An elevator is an example of ______________.
a)
a lever
b)
an incline plane
c)
a screw
d)
a pulley
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