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Simple Machine

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a lever?

a)

A lever is a simple machine.

b)

A lever is a type of fruit.

c)

A lever is a type of bird.

d)

A lever is a type of vehicle.

2.

Name the three types of levers.

a)

First-class lever, second-class lever, third-class lever

b)

Fourth-class lever

c)

Fifth-class lever

d)

Sixth-class lever

3.

In which type of lever is the load between the fulcrum and the effort?

a)

Fourth-class lever

b)

Third-class lever

c)

Second-class lever

d)

First-class lever

4.

Give an example of a first-class lever.

a)

Fishing rod

b)

Pulley system

c)

Seesaw

d)

Wheelbarrow

5.

How does a second-class lever differ from a first-class lever?

a)

Second-class levers have the fulcrum at one end.

b)

The load is positioned on the fulcrum in a second-class lever.

c)

The load is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort in a second-class lever.

d)

The effort is positioned between the fulcrum and the load in a second-class lever.

6.

Provide an example of a second-class lever.

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Wheelbarrow

c)

Pulley

d)

Scissors

7.

In a third-class lever, where is the effort located in relation to the load and the fulcrum?

a)

On the same side as the load

b)

Between the load and the fulcrum

c)

Closer to the fulcrum than the load

d)

Farther from the fulcrum than the load

8.

Can you name an example of a third-class lever?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Tweezers

c)

Ruler

d)

Scissors

9.

Explain how levers make work easier.

a)

Levers make work easier by increasing the distance over which a force is applied, reducing the amount of force needed to move a load.

b)

Levers make work easier by reducing the weight of the load

c)

Levers make work easier by decreasing the distance over which a force is applied

d)

Levers make work easier by increasing the temperature of the load

10.

Why are levers considered simple machines?

a)

Levers do not change the direction of force.

b)

Levers can amplify force, making tasks easier.

c)

Levers are not used in everyday tasks.

d)

Levers are complex to operate.

11.
Which choice is an example of an inclined plane?
a)
A ramp
b)
Seesaw
c)
Bottle Cap
d)
Ferris Wheel 
12.
Which choice is an example of a pulley?
a)
Axe
b)
Seesaw
c)
Crane 
d)
Tunnel
13.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
14.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Pulley
b)
Wheel and Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Lever
15.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Lever
b)
Wedge
c)
Pulley
d)
Inclined Plane
16.

5. Identify the simple machine which is a form of two inclined planes joined together.

a)

lever

b)

wedge

c)

screw

d)

wheel and axel

17.

2. Choose the odd one out from the properties of screw.

a)

Has two slanting surfaces

b)

Simple machine

c)

Has cylindrical shape

d)

Can be turned using screwdriver

18.

Identify whether work is done or not in the picture

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

A push or pull that acts on an object is called

a)

Work

b)

Force

c)

Energy

d)

Momentum

20.

Identify the simple machine

a)

Lever

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Wedge

d)

Pulley

21.

Identify the simple machine

a)

Wheel and axle

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

d)

Wedge

22.

Pedals, handle bars and handbrakes on a bicycle

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulleys

c)

Inclined plane

d)

Levers

23.

Staircase is an example of _______

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel and axle

d)

Inclined plane

24.

fishing rod is an example of _____________

a)

Lever, Wheel and axle, pulley

b)

Wheel and axle, inclined plane, pulley

c)

Wheel and axle, pulley and inclined plane

d)

option i) and iii)

25.

Which of these is an example of a wedge?

a)

Knife

b)

Stairs

c)

Skateboard

d)

Broom

26.

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a jar?

a)

Screw

b)

Pulley

c)

Lever

d)

Inclined Plane

27.

Which is not a simple machine?

a)

Pulley

b)

Screw

c)

Wedge

d)

Spring

28.
In third class levers, the ______ is in the middle. 
a)
Effort
b)
Fulcrum
c)
Load
29.
In a first class lever, the _____ is in the middle.
a)
Effort
b)
Fulcrum
c)
Load
d)
Machine
30.
In a second class lever, the ______ is in the middle.
a)
Effort
b)
Fulcrum
c)
Load
d)
Machine
31.
A wheelbarrow is an example of
a)
First Class Lever
b)
Second Class Lever
c)
Third Class Lever
d)
Fourth Class Lever
32.

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

33.

What type of machine are door knobs and ramp?

a)

Lever

b)

Inclined Plane

c)

Modified Inclined Plane

d)

Wheel and Axle

34.
Identify this simple machine
a)
Lever
b)
Wheel & Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Screw
35.
Which is not a type of simple machine?
a)
spring
b)
screw
c)
pulley
d)
wedge
36.

Machines make our work______

a)

Difficult

b)

Complicated

c)

Easy

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