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Science Challenge

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the flow of electric charge called?

a)

electric current

b)

electricity flow

c)

power movement

d)

charge stream

2.

Name the unit used to measure electric current.

a)

Ohms

b)

Watts

c)

Volts

d)

Amperes (A)

3.

What is the SI unit of electric potential difference?

a)

joule

b)

volt

c)

ohm

d)

ampere

4.

Define resistance in an electrical circuit.

a)

Resistance in an electrical circuit is the opposition to the flow of current.

b)

Resistance in an electrical circuit is the speed of current flow.

c)

Resistance in an electrical circuit is the absence of current flow.

d)

Resistance in an electrical circuit is the facilitation of current flow.

5.

What type of simple machine is a seesaw?

a)

pulley

b)

wheel

c)

lever

d)

screw

6.

Which simple machine is used to lift heavy objects?

a)

Screw

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Pulley

d)

Lever

7.

What is the purpose of a pulley?

a)

To play music

b)

To change the direction or magnitude of a force

c)

To increase the temperature of a room

d)

To cook food faster

8.

Name the simple machine that consists of a wheel with a rope or chain around it.

a)

Gear

b)

Lever

c)

Screw

d)

Pulley

9.

What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane?

a)

Height of incline / Length of incline

b)

Width of incline / Height of incline

c)

Weight of object / Force applied

d)

Length of incline / Height of incline

10.

Explain how a lever works in terms of force and distance.

a)

A lever works by dividing the force applied through the distance from the pivot point.

b)

A lever works by reducing the force applied through the distance from the pivot point.

c)

A lever works by keeping the force constant regardless of the distance from the pivot point.

d)

A lever works by multiplying the force applied through the distance from the pivot point.