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Simple Machines

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A machine is something that helps us do work with ___________.

a)

more effort

b)

less effort

c)

no effort

2.

This machine has one or more slanting edges. We use it to cut things or push things apart.

a)

Inclined plane

b)

Wedge

c)

Pulley

d)

Screw

3.

This machine has a flat slanting surface. We use it to push objects to a higher place more easily.

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Inclined plane

d)

Pulley

4.

This machine has a rope and a wheel and axle. We use it to lift heavy objects.

a)

Wheel and axle

b)

Screw

c)

Pulley

d)

Lever

5.

We use this simple machine to move objects on the ground from one place to another more easily.

a)

Lever

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Wedge

d)

Screw

6.

This machine is an inclined plane that goes around a cylinder and is used to hold things together or to lift things.

a)

Screw

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

d)

Wedge

7.

This machine has a rigid bar which is placed on a support called a fulcrum.

a)

Load

b)

Effort

c)

Lever

d)

Pulley

8.

The fulcrum is between the effort and the load.

a)

Class 1 lever

b)

Class 2 lever

c)

Class 3 lever

9.

The load is between the effort and the fulcrum.

a)

Class 1 lever

b)

Class 2 lever

c)

Class 3 lever

10.

The fulcrum is at one end. The effort is between the fulcrum and the load.

a)

Class 1 lever

b)

Class 2 lever

c)

Class 3 lever

11.

Which of the following is a class 1 lever?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of the following is a class 2 lever?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which of the following is a class 3 lever?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

What energy source does a sailboat use?

a)

Wind

b)

Fuel

c)

People

d)

Water

15.

What energy source does a bicycle use?

a)

Wind

b)

Water

c)

People

d)

Electricity

16.

What energy source does a airplane use?

a)

Fuel

b)

Wind

c)

People

d)

Electricity

17.

What energy source does a TV use?

a)

Wind

b)

People

c)

Electricity

d)

Fuel

18.

Which type of machine transforms electricity or fuel into kinetic energy? (Kinetic energy = movement)

a)

Mechanical machines

b)

Thermal machines

c)

Information processing machines

19.

Which type of machine makes things hot or cold?

a)

Mechanical machines

b)

Thermal machines

c)

Information processing machines

20.

Which type of machines are used for communication and for making calculations?

a)

Mechanical machines

b)

Thermal machines

c)

Information processing machines