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Simple Machines

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An example of this simple machine is the ramp. What is it?

a)

Inclined Plane

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Screw

d)

Lever

2.

Give two examples of simple machines that work on bicycles.

a)

Pulley

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Wedge

d)

Lever

e)

Screw

3.

Simple Machines were first described by the Greek Mathematician (a)  

4.

Mechanisms with one or more simple machines are called what?

a)

Compound Machines

b)

Complex Machines

c)

Continuation Machines

d)

Cordillera Machines

e)

Coordinated Machines

5.

Wedges are two inclined planes angled inside toward one another. What are two examples of wedges?

a)

Screw Driver

b)

Knife

c)

Potato Wedges

d)

Doorstop

e)

High Heels

6.

What Branch of Science covers the application of simple machines?

(a)  

7.

In pulleys, what do you wrap the rope around in order to be able to pull weights?

a)

Wheel

b)

Gear

c)

Globe

d)

Axle

8.

(a)   are the Basic foundation of all man made mechanical inventions.

9.

A screw has an inclined plane, known as the thread, wrapped around a cylindrical surface. These come in many shapes and sizes. Give three examples.

a)

Lightbulb

b)

Screwdriver

c)

Bottlecaps

d)

Wrench

e)

Bolts

10.

Archimedes first described simple machines in the time of Ancient Greece. How long ago was this?

a)

20 000 years ago

b)

20 years ago

c)

2000 years ago

d)

200 years later

e)

2 years ago