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Unit 6: What is a simple machine?

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work

a)

Machine

b)

Energy

c)

Materials

2.

It is a surface that goes from a low level to a high level.

a)

screw

b)

Incline plane

c)

pulley

3.

We use ___________ when we have to lift or lower something heavy. It has a wheel and a rope to lift an object.

a)

pulley

b)

ramp

c)

Inclined plane

4.

It is a triangular shaped tool, and is a portable inclined plane, and one of the six classical simple machines.

a)

screw

b)

wedge

c)

wheel and axle

5.

It is made up of rigid bar and a fulcrum. When we push one end of the lever down,the opposite end moves up.

a)

wedge

b)

lever

c)

wheel and axle

6.

This simple machine involves two circular objects a larger disc and a smaller cylinder, both joined at the centre.

a)

wheel and axle

b)

lever

c)

wedge

7.

We use _________ to hold things together and also lift objects.

a)

screw

b)

wheel and axle

c)

wedge

8.

They have no moving parts that are used to modify motion and force in order to perform work.

a)

Simple Machines

b)

Complex Machines

9.

A complex machine is a machine made up of two or more simple machines that make your work easier to do.

a)

Simple Machines

b)

Complex Machines

10.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

lever

b)

Inclined plane

c)

wedge

11.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

lever

b)

wedge

c)

inclined plane

12.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

lever

b)

inclined plane

c)

wheel and axle

13.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

lever

b)

screw

c)

pulley

14.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

pulley

b)

screw

c)

lever

15.

Identify the type of simple machine associated in the object.

a)

Inclined plane

b)

wedge

c)

wheel and axle

16.

It is a unique or novel device, method, composition or process.

a)

machine

b)

Invention

c)

engine

17.

It started at the Industrial Revolution. It is used water vapour to do work.

a)

telegraph

b)

steam engine

18.

The invention of this meant that people could communicate by sending coded messages.

a)

steam engine

b)

telegraph

19.

Identify the image if it is simple or complex machine.

a)

Simple machine

b)

Complex machine

20.

Identify the image if it is simple or complex machine.

a)

Simple machine

b)

Complex machine