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WorksheetsSimple Machines
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
The purpose of a simple machine is to make work easier by allowing for a push or pull to occur over an increased distance.
True
False
Which simple machine is a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction?
Wheel-and-axle
Wedge
Pulley
Lever
Which simple machine consists of a sloping surface, used for raising heavy objects, or sliding objects down?
Wedge
Inclined Plane
Pulley
Screw
Why are levers useful?
For seesawing
Allow us to measure the force of an object
Helps lift weight at one point of its length
All of the above
Which of the items lifted below can be considered a wedge?
A Pencil
A hammer
An axe
Two inclined planes put together
Which simple machine is an inclined plane that is wrapped around a pole?
Screw
Pulley
Wedge
Wheel-and-axle
Why are simple machines "simple"?
They reduce the effort required to perform a simple task. Less force can be applied.
They are actually quite complicated.
You can easily put two pieces of wood together.
Splitting through wood is much faster.
Which simple machine is this?
Pulley
Wheel-and-axle
Inclined Plane
Lever
Where might a screw be used?
A bottle cap
A Lightbulb
Cell Phone Charger
All of the above
Which simple machines are present?
Wedge
Wheel-and-axle
Inclined Plane
Lever
