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Worksheetssimple machines
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is not a type of simple machines?
a)
spring
b)
screw
c)
pulley
d)
wedge
2.
What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?
a)
lever
b)
inclined plane
c)
screw
d)
wheel and axle
3.
What is the fixed point upon which a lever rotates?
a)
fulton
b)
fulcrum
c)
furmen
d)
falcon
4.
Which of these is an example of a wedge?
a)
skateboard
b)
broom
c)
stairs
d)
butter knife
5.
Which of these is not an example of an inclined plane?
a)
ladder
b)
stairs
c)
wall
d)
driveway
6.
Jan is using a screwdriver to insert a screw. The screwdriver is being used as
a)
a pulley
b)
a screw
c)
a lever
d)
a wheel and axle
7.
This type of simple machine uses a wheel to change the direction of a force.
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
pulley
d)
screw
8.
All simple machines help make work _________.
a)
harder
b)
smaller
c)
lighter
d)
easier
9.
This simple machine allowed Elijah to lift a heavy rock.
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
screw
d)
inclined plane
10.
Simple machines can change the amount of_______ needed to do work.
a)
gravity
b)
people
c)
force
d)
pulley
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