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Simple machines

Quiz by Svetlana Zaroff

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14 questions
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  • Q1
    A _________________ is made of two or more simple machines. compound machine wedge simple machine load pulley
    compound machines
    30s
  • Q2
    __________________ is done whenever a force moves an object through a distance. load work energy friction force
    work
    30s
  • Q3
    A ___________________ is a machine used to hold objects together. screw lever inclined plane pulley pulley
    screw
    30s
  • Q4
    A machine that splits an object apart is a ____________. inclined plane pulley wheel and axle screw wedge
    wedge
    30s
  • Q5
    A push or pull is a ___________________. fulcrum load force work pulley
    force
    30s
  • Q6
    An example of lever is _________________. door stop tongs door knob drill staircase
    tongs
    30s
  • Q7
    A simple machine used to raise a flag is a ________________. axle inclined plane wedge gear pulley
    pulley
    30s
  • Q8
    The T-rex has a mouthful of _____________. screws levers wedges inclined planes
    wedges
    30s
  • Q9
    A ramp is an example of a _______________. inclined plane screw pulley wheel and axle wedge
    inclined plane
    30s
  • Q10
    A _____________________ moves or turns an object. lever pulley fulcrum wheel and axle inclined plane
    wheel and axle
    30s
  • Q11
    An object being lifted or moved is a _____________. force friction load fulcrum work
    load
    30s
  • Q12
    A lever turns back and forth on a ______________. pulley fulcrum screw load work
    fulcrum
    30s
  • Q13
    A _________________ is made of a wheel and a rope wheel and axle screw wedge lever pulley
    pulley
    30s
  • Q14
    Six different _______________ can help make work easier. simple machines screws wheel and axles inclined planes compound machines
    simple machines
    30s

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