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U10 Simple Machines Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Work is
a)
energy from the sun
b)
a force that moves an object
c)
a type of machine
d)
a force that pulls you towards the Earth
2.

If something has a lot of mass, you will need to use a lot of __________ to move it.

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

motion

d)

force

3.

What are simple machines?

a)

tools that make tasks hard

b)

tools that make tasks easy

c)

tools that are combined

d)

tools that are used for work

4.

A __________ is a bar that moves around a fixed point in order to push, pull, or move things.

a)

Pulley

b)

Lever

c)

Wedge

d)

Screw

5.

The fixed point on a lever is called the __________.

a)

Bar

b)

Wedge

c)

Fulcrum

d)

Screw

6.

A ___________ is a wheel with a rope wrapped around it that can be used to lift or PULL heavy objects by changing the direction or amount of force.

a)

Lever

b)

Wedge

c)

Pulley

d)

Inclined Plane

7.

An __________________ is a flat surface that is raised higher at one end in order to move objects up or down.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Wedge

8.

A ___________ is an object that is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split objects.

a)

Wedge

b)

Screw

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel & Axle

9.

A __________________ is a rod attached to the center of a wheel that is used to make it easier to turn or move objects.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Wheel & Axle

10.

Which of the following are examples of inclined planes? (Hint: Two!)

a)

Door

b)

Slide

c)

Flag Pole

d)

Ramp

11.

A __________ is an inclined plane wrapped around a small rod used to hold objects together.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Screw

d)

Wheel & Axle

12.

This image shows which of the following simple machines?

a)

Wheel & Axle

b)

Pulley

c)

Screw

d)

Inclined Plane

13.

This image shows which of the following simple machine?

a)

Lever

b)

Wedge

c)

Screw

d)

Wheel & Axle

14.

What simple machine is shown in the picture?

a)

Wheel and axle

b)

Wedge

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Lever

15.

This image shows which of the following simple machines?

a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Screw

d)

Pulley

16.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Screw
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
17.

This door stop is an example of what simple machine?

a)

Screw

b)

Wedge

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Spaghetti

18.

Which is not an inclined plane?

a)

stairs

b)

ramp

c)

ladder

d)

knife

19.

The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a

a)

wheel and axle

b)

lever

c)

inclined plane

d)

pulley

20.

Miguel uses a wheelchair. Which simple machine does Miguel most likely use to get past the three steps at the front entrance of his school?

a)

wedge

b)

screw

c)

. lever

d)

inclined plane

21.

Which of the following are examples of levers? (Hint: Two!)

a)

Light Switch

b)

Seesaw

c)

Ramp

d)

Flag Pole

22.

Which of the following are examples of screws? (Hint: two!)

a)

Knife

b)

Jar lid

c)

Seesaw

d)

End of a light bulb

23.

Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle? (Hint: two)

a)

Shovel

b)

Door knob

c)

Bike wheels

d)

Ladder

24.

How is the bucket going to get to the bottom of the well?

a)

An inclined plane

b)

Magnets

c)

A pulley

d)

A wedge

25.
Which is not a type of simple machine?
a)
spring
b)
screw
c)
pulley
d)
wedge
26.

When two or more simple machines work together, they become a -

a)

combined machine

b)

compound machine

c)

complex machine

d)

constructed machine

27.

Which of the following are examples of compound machines? (hint: two)

a)

Wheelbarrow

b)

Door knob

c)

Scissors

d)

Knife

28.
Is this a simple machine or compound machine?
a)
Simple Machine
b)
Compound Machine
29.

Which two people are using a compound machine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

What 3 simple machines make up this compound machine? (Choose 3 answers).

a)

wedge

b)

lever

c)

wheel and axle

d)

pulley