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Studying - Machines, electricity and inventions

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Pulleys use wheels and axles to lift heavy loads.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Scissors are an example of an inclined plane.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

There are three classes of levers.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Bicycles and trucks use wheels to move around.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In class 1 levers, the fulcrum is in the middle.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A ramp is an example of an inclined plane.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

A computer is an example...

a)

...forget to save your work!

b)

...type a keyword into the browser.

c)

...of a complex machine

d)

...input, memory, processing and output

8.

A computer has four functions...

a)

...forget to save your work!

b)

...type a keyword into the browser.

c)

...of a complex machine

d)

...input, memory, processing and output

9.

To search for information...

a)

...forget to save your work!

b)

...type a keyword into the browser.

c)

...of a complex machine

d)

...input, memory, processing and output

10.

When writing a text, don't...

a)

...forget to save your work!

b)

...type a keyword into the browser.

c)

...of a complex machine

d)

...input, memory, processing and output

11.

Google Slides is an example of a browser.

a)

True.

b)

False.

12.

The computer stores data it receives on a hard drive.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A computer is a simple machine with lots of different components.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

A computer has four main functions: input, memory, processing and storing.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Hard drives are magnetic devices that store data.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Rubbing a balloon on your hair causes electrons to pass from your hair to the balloon.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Rubbing a balloon on your hair causes protons to pass from your hair to the balloon.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Select which is the correct drawing of an atom.

a)
b)
c)
19.

What part of an atom has a positive charge?

a)

The neutrons

b)

The protons

20.

When two objects are rubbed together, what part of an atom moves to create static electricity?

a)

The nucleus

b)

The electrons

21.

What happens when two objects with the same electrical charge are near each other?

a)

They are repelled

b)

They are attracted to each other

22.

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

a)

Your hair becomes electrical charged

b)

The balloon deflates

23.

A flow of electrons creates an electric current.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Electricity can only be produced by burning coal or petroleum.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An electromagnet is made of a wire coiled around an iron object.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Electromagnets can work without electricity

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Electric conductors allow electric current to pass through them easily

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Choose the name of this component

a)

Light bulb or lamp

b)

Switch off

c)

Switch on

d)

Battery

e)

Wire

29.

Choose the name of this component

a)

Light bulb or lamp

b)

Switch off

c)

Switch on

d)

Battery

e)

Wire

30.

Choose the name of this component

a)

Light bulb or lamp

b)

Switch off

c)

Switch on

d)

Battery

e)

Wire

31.

Choose the name of this component

a)

Light bulb or lamp

b)

Switch off

c)

Switch on

d)

Battery

e)

Wire

32.

Choose the name of this component

a)

Light bulb or lamp

b)

Switch off

c)

Switch on

d)

Battery

e)

Wire

33.

Edison was the first inventor to produce an electric light bulb.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Edison built the first power station.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Alexander Graham Bell invented the first television

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Today television use LED lights and can connect to the Internet

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Choose the correct word.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel

d)

Wire

38.

Choose the correct word.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel

d)

Wire

39.

Choose the correct word.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel

d)

Wire

40.

Choose the correct word.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel

d)

Wire