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Intro to Simple Machines

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ___________ is any device that helps us do work.

a)

Force

b)

Work

c)

Machine

d)

Simple Machine

2.

What is force?

a)

It is a push or pull that change motion or shape of an object.

b)

It is any device we use to make work easier.

c)

It is a machine that has a few or no moving parts

d)

It is gravity

3.

What is a Simple Machine?

a)

It is a push or pull that change motion or shape of an object.

b)

It is any device we use to make work easier.

c)

It is a machine that has a few or no moving parts

d)

It is gravity

4.

A sloping surface that makes it easier to move objects to a higher or lower place is called a/an: ________

a)

Screw

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pulley

5.

Which object below is NOT an example of Inclined Planes?

a)

Ramps

b)

Wheel Barrel

c)

Slides

d)

Bridges

6.

A tool used to raise or split an object apart is called a/an: ________

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pulley

e)

Screw

7.

Which object below is an example of a Wedge?

a)

Screw

b)

Wheel Barrel

c)

Slide

d)

Knife

8.

A tool used to applied tremendous force with very little effort is called a/an: ________

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Screw

e)

Pulley

9.

Which object below is NOT an example of a Screw?

a)

Bench Vise

b)

Car Jack

c)

Nail

d)

Drill bit

10.

A rigid object or bar that pivots around a fixed point called a fulcrum is called a/an: ________

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pulley

e)

Lever

11.

Which object below is an example of a Lever?

a)

Scrissors

b)

Horse Carriage

c)

Seesaw

d)

Hammer

12.

A machine made up of a wheel connected to a post is called a/an: ________

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pulley

e)

Lever

13.

Which object below is an example of a Wheel and Axle?

a)

Scissors

b)

Door Knob

c)

Seesaw

d)

Slide

14.

A machine made up of a wheel on a post with a rope or cable around a wheel is called a/an: ________

a)

Wedge

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pulley

e)

Lever

15.

Which object below is NOT an example of a Pulley?

a)

Wheel Barrel

b)

Elevator

c)

Well

d)

Crane