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Worksheetsinclined planes
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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1.
What is a disadvantage of using an inclined plane to lift a heavy object?
a)
The object must be moved a greater distance.
b)
It takes less effort to move the object.
c)
Many objects are difficult to lift straight up.
d)
Heavy object usually take up more space.
2.
An inclined plane reduces the amount of force needed to move an object by -
a)
increasing the distance the object moves.
b)
transferring more of the force to the object
c)
reversing the direction the object is moved.
3.
Elements of an Inclined Plane
a)
Slope and Rise
b)
Load
c)
Mechanical Advantage
d)
Simple Machine
4.
The object or weight being moved or lifted is...
a)
Work
b)
Effort
c)
Weight
d)
Load
5.
The inclined plane makes work easier by _____ the amount of effort that must be applied to raise or lower a load.
a)
increasing
b)
accelerating
c)
reducing
d)
softening
6.
Listen and fill in the blank:
"Can you make a ramp that is on a slant? Oh hey, it's an ___________"
a)
lever
b)
inclined plane
c)
pulley
7.
A lever is a stiff bar that rests on a support (fulcrum). A lever is used to lift and move things. When you push down on one end, the other end lift up.
Which picture below shows a lever?
a)
b)
c)
8.
Which picture shows an inclined plane?
a)
b)
c)
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