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simple machines

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Diagram shows an object.What type of simple machine does the object apply?

a)

Gear

b)

Lever

c)

Wedge

d)

Wheel & axle

2.

Which of the following shows the easiest way to move a stone?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

The following tools apply the same type of simple machine except

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which of the following objects applies the pulley to work?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of the following is matched correctly the tools and their simple machines?

a)

Knife  + Pulley

b)

Stairs + Wedge

c)

Bottle opener + Lever

d)

Hammer + Wheel & Axle

6.

Diagram shows two objects, P and Q.What simple machines do P and Q apply?

a)

P= Pulley, Q= Lever

b)

P= Gear, Q= Wedge

c)

P= Wedge, Q= Wheel & Axle

d)

P= Level, Q= Inclined Plane

7.

Diagram shows an object that can be seen in the playground.It applies the principle of________________.

a)

Lever

b)

Wedge

c)

Gear

d)

Pulley

8.

Diagram shows a tool.What is the type of simple machine that the tool makes use of?

a)

Gear

b)

Lever

c)

Screw

d)

Pulley

9.

Diagram shows a set of gears.Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Both P and Q rotate anticlockwise

b)

Both P and Q rotate clockwise.

c)

P rotates anticlockwise but Q rotates clockwise.

d)

P rotates clockwise and Q rotates anticlockwise.

10.

Diagram shows a crane.Which simple machine does the crane apply to raise and lower loads?

a)

Lever

b)

Wedge

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel & Axle