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Simple Machines (2)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How does a single fixed pulley make work easier?
a)
It changes the direction of the force.  It is easier to pull downward.
b)
It increases the size of the force required by decreasing the distance.
2.
Which pulley makes work easiest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
they are all the same
3.

Where should the load be on a lever to reduce the force?

a)

far from fulcrum

b)

close to fulcrum

c)

beside the effort

d)

in the middle

4.

A slide and stairs are an example of what simple machine?

a)

pulley

b)

wheel and axle

c)

incline plane

d)

lever

5.

What is an inclined plane?

a)

wheels that turn on a post

b)

made from two or more simple machines

c)

flat surface that is higher at one end

d)

uses a wheel and a rope to lift a load

6.

What is a wheel and axle?

a)

wheel that turns on a post

b)

flat surface that is higher at one end

c)

made from two or more simple machines

d)

uses a wheel and rope to lift a load

7.

What is a pulley?

a)

wheel that turns on a post

b)

uses a wheel and rope to lift a load

c)

made of two or more simple machines

d)

flat surface that is higher at one end

8.

Inclined planes reduce the ______ to raise a load.

a)

distance

b)

effort

c)

resistance

d)

work

9.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
10.
What simple machine holds things together?
a)
Wedge
b)
Screw
c)
Lever
d)
Pulley