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WorksheetsWork, Simple and Compound machines
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 36mins
When two or more simple machines work together, they become a -
combined machine
compound machine
complex machine
constructed machine
Which two people are using a compound machine?
A wheel and axle makes it easier to --
lift heavy objects
cut or split objects
move or turn things
hold things together
This playground has several examples of a simple machine. The arrows are pointing to - -
screws
wedges
inclined planes
levers
Which two people are using pulleys?
Scissors are made by combining which two simple machines?
Pulley and screw
Lever and wedge
Wheel and axle
Ramp and lever
What term should go in the blank next to the arrow pointing to the ball?
Force
Fulcrum
Load
Stiff bar
A hand-operated can opener is made up of two levers, a wedge, and a wheel-and-axle. Which best describes the can opener?
a simple machine
a compound machine
a screw
a force
Which simple machine could be used to hold two objects together?
Which simple machines make up these garden shears?
lever and screw
wedge and pulley
wedge and inclined plane
lever and wedge
Marawan is doing a report on compound machines. Which is the best way to describe a compound machine?
a machine that is like a nail with threads wrapped around it
a machine that makes moving and lifting things easier
a machine made up of two or more simple machines
a machine made of two inclined planes back to back
A bicycle is a compound machine. What are two simple machines found in a bicycle?
wheel-and-axle and inclined plane
inclined plane and pulley
lever and wheel-and-axle
wedge and screw
This girl is using a compound machine.
Which two simple machines make up this compound machine?
inclined plane and pulley
fulcrum and lever
wedge and screw
. lever and wedge
select what is simple machine only.
select all that belong to compound machine.
The fixed point on the lever is called
load
resistance
bar
fulcrum
When force is used to move an object across a distance, this is called...
effort
power
energy
work
Which statement correctly explains a complex machine?
A complex machine is made up of one or more simple machines
A complex machine is a tool that consists of a combination of more than one simple machine
The picture shows _________
Simple machine
Complex machine
Which of the following tools has wedge, wheel and axle?
Which of the following simple machines can be found in this complex machine?
Screw and wedge
pulley and wedge
Screw and inclined plane
This complex machine has a pulley.
What is the "act of moving something?"
effort
work
energy
machine
Something that is lifted or carried is a
friction
force
effort
load
What simple machine is a Ferris Wheel?
wheel and axle
pulley
lever
inclined plane
Which of the following objects has lever, wedge and screw?
The above information states the simple machines found in a complex machine. Which of the following tools is related to the above information?
Staple
Wristwatch
Wheelbarrow
Hand drill
The diagram shows a complex machine. Which of the following simple machines can be found in this complex machine?
Screw, lever, pulley and wedge
Gear, lever and wheel and axle
Screw, pulley, wheel and axle
Inclined plane, gear and lever
A shovel is an example of a complex machine. What simple machines are used to make up this complex machine?
lever and wedge
inclined plane and lever
pulley and wedge
lever and screw
What are the parts of a pulley?
Rope
Pivot point
Wheel
Axle
Rigid bar
Is it a simple or complex machine?
Simple machine
Complex machine
[Multiple Choice]
A can opener is a complex machine, it's made up of:
Levers.
Pulley.
Wheel and Axle.
screws.
[Multaple Choice]
The bulldozer in the picture is a complex machine, made up of:
Wheel and Axle.
Pulley.
Lever.
Screws.
Inclinde Plane.
Types of simple machines
screw
lever
pulley
inclined plane
wedge
