Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Inclined Planes and Pulleys

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is another name for an inclined plane?

a)

Board

b)

Ramp

c)

Troup

d)

Crate

2.

The purpose of an inclined plane is to:

a)

reduce the amount of work.

b)

increase the amount of force needed.

c)

decrease the amount of force needed.

d)

none of the above.

3.

The ________________ an inclined plane, the more mechanical advantage it has.

a)

longer

b)

shorter

c)

taller

d)

none of the above

4.

A pulley is :

a)

a wheel and axle.

b)

a grooved wheel with a rope.

c)

a long pole that pivots about a fulcrum.

d)

none of the above

5.

A pulley can help work by:

a)

A) reducing the amount of work done.

b)

B) changing the direction of the force.

c)

C) reducing the amount of the force needed.

d)

D) both b and c

6.

A simple machine can lower the amount of force needed by:

a)

increasing the distance the force is applied over.

b)

rolling the force into smaller units.

c)

making the work happen in less time.

d)

none of the above.