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NS1 - Machines and structures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A machine is any object that we use to perform a task...

a)

... with less effort or more speed.

b)

... with more speed.

c)

... in a natural way.

d)

... more effort.

2.

For a machine to work, you need to use a force.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

SIMPLE MACHINES are made of ___________ pieces.

a)

just one piece or very few pieces

b)

many pieces

4.

This simple machine is a ....

a)

... inclined plane

b)

... lever

c)

... pulley

5.

This simple machine is a ....

a)

... inclined plane

b)

... pulley

c)

... lever.

6.

This simple machine is a ....

a)

... pulley

b)

... inclined plane

c)

... lever

7.

This simple machine is a ...

a)

... inclined plane

b)

... pulley

c)

... lever

8.
a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Screw

9.
a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

10.
a)

Wedge

b)

Screw

c)

Lever

11.

What is a pulley?

a)

It is a square and axle with a rope or a chain around it.

b)

It is a wheel and axle with a rope or a chain around it.

c)

It is a wheel, rigid bar and axle with a rope around it.

12.

Parts of a pulley

a)

Wheel, axle and rock

b)

Wheel, axle and rope

c)

Wheel and rope

d)

Circule, wheel, axle and rope

13.

What is a lever?

a)

It is a flexible bar that rests on a fixed point.

b)

It is a rigid circle that rests on a fixed point.

c)

It is a rigid bar that rests on a fixed point.

14.

A screw is...

a)

An object that cuts through things.

b)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

c)

A plane wrapped around a cylinder.

d)

Two inclined planes together

15.

Two of these are simple machines. Which ones?

a)

Screw

b)

Lightbulb

c)

Watch

d)

Wheel

16.

In a bike, pedals are...

a)

gears

b)

levers

c)

pulley

17.

In a bike, the handlebars are...

a)

gears

b)

inclined plane

c)

levers

18.

Which of these is a complex machine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

what is a structure?

a)

Is a group of pillars and materials that Make up a building

b)

is a group of elements which can support weight

c)

Some girders that support weight

20.

Which are the main elements of a structure?

a)

Griders and pillars

b)

Base, girders and axis

c)

Pillars, levers and fulcrums

d)

Fulcrum, force and load