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WorksheetsSimple Machines
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
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1.
Identify this simple machine
a)
Lever
b)
Wheel & Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Screw
2.
The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a
a)
wheel and axle
b)
lever
c)
inclined plane
d)
pulley
3.
What do you call a machine made up of two or more simple machines?
a)
complicated machine
b)
compound or complex machine
c)
comprehensive machine
d)
constructive machine
4.
A simple machine that consists a bar that pivots around a fixed point.
a)
lever
b)
pulley
c)
wheel and axle
d)
fulcrum
5.
A seesaw is an example of a
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
inclined plane
d)
pulley
6.
This is a ...
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
7.
When a force makes an object move this is known as ...
a)
effort
b)
potential
c)
kinetic
d)
work
8.
What is the center point of a lever called?
a)
A block
b)
A Thingy
c)
A fulcrum
d)
A brick
9.
True or False:
Gravity affects all objects on Earth.
Gravity affects all objects on Earth.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Screw
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
11.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
12.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Pulley
b)
Wheel and Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Lever
13.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Lever
b)
Wedge
c)
Pulley
d)
Inclined Plane
14.
What is gravity?
a)
A mythical creature that only comes out at night.
b)
A force that pulls all objects off the Earth.
c)
A force that pulls all objects down to the earth.
d)
The energy needed to make an object move.
15.
A ramp that reduces the amount of force required to lift an object.
a)
screw
b)
wheel and axle
c)
inclined plane
d)
wedge
16.
How could I reduce the force needed to lift the load?
a)
move the fulcrum away from the load
b)
move the fulcrum closer to the load
c)
place the fulcrum in the middle
17.
A simple machine that can split things apart.
a)
wedge
b)
screw
c)
lever
d)
pulley
18.
A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of _____ required to work.
a)
force
b)
energy
c)
work
d)
calories
19.
____ is done when a force is applied over a distance.
a)
energy
b)
work
c)
force
d)
time
20.
A simple machine is a device that____________.
a)
changes either the amount or direction of force
b)
always makes lifting objects require more effort
c)
changes only amount of the force
d)
Changes only direction of the force
21.
What is this an example of?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
pulley
c)
lever
d)
screw
22.
A force is a _________ or ________ that acts on an object.
a)
hot, cold
b)
push, pull
c)
size, mass
d)
left, right
23.
What is anything that makes work easier called?
a)
a vacation
b)
food
c)
soda
d)
simple
machine
machine
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