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Review Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What simple machine has a fulcrum that may be situated between the load and the effort, or either side of the object?

a)

lever

b)

screw

c)

wedge

d)

pulley

2.

What do you call an inclined plane that is wrapped into a spiral?

a)

wedge

b)

screw

c)

inclined plane

d)

lever

3.

What simple machine is made up of two inclined planes place back to back?

a)

wedge

b)

pulley

c)

wheel and axle

d)

lever

4.

Ramp is an example of what simple machine?

a)

wedge

b)

screw

c)

wheel and axle

d)

inclined plane

5.

A windlass is an example of what simple machine?

a)

inclined plane

b)

pulley

c)

screw

d)

wedge

6.

Which of the following is an example of a second-class lever?

a)

seesaw

b)

paddle

c)

wheelbarrow

d)

shovel

7.

Which of the following reduces the efficiency of a machine?

a)

energy

b)

work

c)

friction

d)

motion

8.

What is the energy that binds atoms together?

a)

light

b)

chemical

c)

sound

d)

mechanical

9.

Which of the following simple machines consists of a rope that runs around a grooved wheel?

a)

wheel and axle

b)

pulley

c)

lever

d)

wedge

10.

Which of these simple machines is an example of a wheel and axle?

a)

ramp

b)

axe

c)

windlass

d)

jack

11.

The mechanical energy of the windmill is transformed into _________ which gives light to homes, schools, offices, and establishments.

a)

chemical energy

b)

nuclear energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

radiant energy

12.

Which of the following converts electrical energy to light, heat, and sound?

a)

electric bulb

b)

television

c)

electric fan

d)

flat iron

13.

Which does NOT describe a wedge?

a)

It consists of two inclined planes put back to back.

b)

It has sharp edges and a base.

c)

It is used to cut things or split things apart.

d)

It is used to transfer the heavy load to a higher place.

14.

Which energy transformation happens when you switch on the flashlight?

a)

chemical energy to electrical energy to light and heat energy

b)

electrical energy to mechanical energy to light and heat energy

c)

light and heat energy to chemical energy to electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy to light and heat energy to chemical energy

15.

What will you use to transfer a heavy load to a higher place?

a)

lever and wedge

b)

screw and wedge

c)

inclined plane and pulley

d)

screw and wheel and axle

16.

Which does NOT tell the importance of electrical energy?

a)

It lights homes, offices, and schools.

b)

It runs appliances and other gadgets.

c)

It makes work faster and easier.

d)

It gives the body energy from food to work.

17.

Your food possesses energy. What energy transformation occurs in your body?

a)

Chemical energy to Mechanical energy

b)

Chemical energy to Electrical energy

c)

Mechanical energy to Heat energy

d)

Mechanical energy to Chemical energy

18.

Which of the following can be both a lever and a wedge?

a)

broom

b)

pin

c)

knife

d)

scissors

19.

What simple machine is used to cut things into pieces, split things apart, or fasten two things?

a)

lever

b)

wedge

c)

screw

d)

inclined plane

20.

Which of the following is a lever?

a)

chisel

b)

knife

c)

pin

d)

hammer