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Grade 7 Technology: Simple Mechanisms Term 3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The (a)   is the point at which a lever pivots

2.

This image is an example of a:

a)
1st class lever
b)
2nd class lever
c)
3rd class lever
3.

The following is an example of a 2nd class lever:

a)
  • A baseball bat

b)

Wheelbarrow

c)

Scissors

4.

________ refers to how much a simple machine multiplies an applied force.

a)

Output

b)

Mechanical Advantage

c)

Fulcrum

5.

Example of third-class lever is _____

a)

Scissors

b)

Wheelbarrow

c)

Pliers

d)

Human arm

6.
This baseball pitcher is demonstrating which type of lever at the shoulder?
a)
1st class
b)
2nd class
c)
3rd class
d)
4th class
7.

When you turn a doorknob, you are using which simple machine?

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel and Axle

d)

Screw

8.

When using a shovel to dig a hole, which simple machine is involved?

(a)  

9.

Which simple machine helps you open a bottle cap?

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Wedge

d)

Screw

10.

How does a compound machine differ from a simple machine?

a)

It has multiple parts working together.

b)

It is more complicated to use.

c)

It has more than one mechanical advantage.

d)

It is only used in industry.

11.

What type of simple machine is a ramp used for loading heavy objects into a truck?

a)

Lever

b)

Inclined plane

c)

Pulley

d)

Load

12.

Work = force x _______________

a)

energy

b)

height

c)

distance

d)

sunlight

13.

Incline planes.....

a)

are sloping surfaces

b)

make our life easier

c)

use less effort but more distance

d)

all of the above

14.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Inclined plane: enables us to moves the objects from one level to a higher level

b)

Gear: Separates, cuts, holds, and stops objects

c)

Screw: Helps to lift up and moves objects easily

d)

Pulley: Moves and rotates objects

15.

Which simple machine is involved when you use a wrench to turn a bolt or nut?

a)

Pulley

b)

Lever

c)

Screw

d)

Inclined plane