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Simple Machines and Forces

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

This picture shows a ________________.

a)

Lever

b)

Wedge

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel and axle

2.

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

The parts of a pulley are:

a)

A wheel, a rope and an axle

b)

A wheel and axle only

4.

The force of magnets is called:

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetism

d)

A push

5.

Which is an example of a wedge?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.
This simple machine is used to lift objects. What is it called?
a)
Pulley
b)
Lever
c)
Wheel and axel
d)
Wedge
7.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Lever
b)
Wedge
c)
Pulley
d)
Inclined Plane
8.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Pulley
b)
Wheel and Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Lever
9.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
10.

Which is a device that forces things apart?

a)

Pulley

b)

Wedge

c)

Screw

d)

Lever

11.

Which is used to reduce friction?

a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Wheel and Axle

12.

What raises objects by moving up a slope?

a)

Pulley

b)

Wheel and Axle

c)

Screw

d)

Inclined Plane

13.

Which is a device that can hold things together?

a)

Pulley

b)

Screw

c)

Wedge

d)

Inclined Plane

14.

A simple machine that could be used to life heavy things would be a __________.

a)

Screw

b)

Pulley

c)

Wedge

d)

Wheel and Axle

15.
This device
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle