WorksheetsSimple Machines/ Force and Motion
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Wedge
b)
Inclined plane
c)
Lever
d)
Pulley
2.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Wedge
b)
Inclined plane
c)
Lever
d)
Pulley
3.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Wedge
b)
Inclined plane
c)
Lever
d)
Wheel and Axle
4.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Screw
b)
Inclined Plane
c)
Lever
d)
Wheel and Axle
5.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Pulley
b)
Inclined Plane
c)
Lever
d)
Wheel and Axle
6.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Pulley
b)
Inclined Plane
c)
Lever
d)
Wheel and Axle
7.
An object that changes a force
a)
simple Machine
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
friction
8.
A force that slows or stops motion between two surfaces.
a)
simple Machine
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
friction
9.
A change in an object's position as compared to objects around it.
a)
simple Machine
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
friction
10.
A push or pull that causes objects to change their motion.
a)
simple Machine
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
friction
11.
A force that pulls objects towards each other.
a)
motion
b)
force
c)
gravity
d)
friction
12.
A stiff bar that moves freely on a fixed point.
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
13.
Two cylinders that turn on the same axis.
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
14.
A rope fitted around the rim of a fixed wheel.
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
15.
Simple machine made up of two inclined planes.
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
16.
Inclined plane wrapped around a post.
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Screw
d)
Wedge
17.
Simple machine made up of a slanted surface.
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Screw
d)
Wedge
18.
Why are simple machines helpful?
a)
They help people do work by changing gravity.
b)
They help people do work by changing a force.
c)
They help people do work by changing the position of an object.
d)
They help people do work by changing the motion of an object.
19.
Name two ways a simple machine can change a force.
a)
Change the direction of the force and increasing the distance over which the force is used.
b)
Change the motion of the force and increasing the position over which the force is used.
c)
Change the gravity of the force and increasing the position over which the force is used.
20.
Motion and position are related because if an object is in _______________, it's ____________ is changing.
a)
motion, position
b)
force, gravity
c)
position, force
d)
force, motion
21.
What two measurements do you need in order to calculate an objects speed?
a)
distance and time
b)
position and force
c)
gravity and force
d)
time and velocity
22.
Every ___________ has a speed.
a)
motion
b)
velocity
c)
force
d)
gravity
23.
What determines velocity?
a)
speed and direction
b)
force and motion
c)
position and motion
d)
distance and time
24.
A ______________ is a push or pull.
a)
force
b)
motion
c)
position
d)
gravity
25.
Rough surfaces cause __________ friction.
a)
less
b)
more
26.
Smooth surfaces cause __________ friction.
a)
less
b)
more
27.
Which of the following is NOT a situation where less friction would be helpful
a)
ice skating
b)
sliding
c)
slip in slide
d)
walking over an icy bridge
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