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Simple Machines

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14 questions
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  • Q1
    What simple machine makes lifting and moving objects over distances easier?
    Pulley
    Wheel and Axle
    Inclined Plane
    Wedge
    30s
  • Q2
    What simple machine forces objects apart?
    Screw
    Pulley
    Inclined Plane
    Wedge
    30s
  • Q3
    What simple machine lifts objects or holds two objects together?
    Wheel and Axle
    Pulley
    Wedge
    Screw
    30s
  • Q4
    Which simple machine helps lift heavy objects with less effort?
    Pulley
    Inclined Plane
    Lever
    Wedge
    30s
  • Q5
    Which simple machine helps to lower or move a heavy load?
    Inclined Plan
    Wheel and Axle
    Pulley
    Lever
    30s
  • Q6
    Which simple machine helps carry a heavy load with less effort for longer distances?
    Pulley
    Screw
    Inclined Plan
    Wheel and Axle
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a device that changes a force?
    Lever
    Simple Machine
    Inclined Plane
    Wheel and Axle
    30s
  • Q8
    What is it called when a force moves an object any distance?
    speed
    force
    simple machine
    work
    30s
  • Q9
    Crowbars, Tweezers, and Wheelbarrows are examples of a _________________.
    Wedge
    Wheel and Axle
    Lever
    Screw
    30s
  • Q10
    Flag pole, sail boat, and a tow truck are examples of a ________________________.
    Lever
    Pulley
    Wheel and Axle
    Inclined Plane
    30s
  • Q11
    Door knob, fishing reel, and a bicycle are examples of a _____________________________.
    Pulley
    Screw
    Wheel and Axle
    Inclined Plane
    30s
  • Q12
    Jar lid, screw, and corkscrew are examples of a ____________________________.
    Screw
    Wedge
    Inclined Plane
    Lever
    30s
  • Q13
    Knives, door stopper, and the front of a boat are examples of a ________________________________.
    Pulley
    Lever
    Inclined Plane
    Wedge
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the part of the lever around which the bar moves?
    Force
    Inclined Plane
    Fulcrum
    Work
    30s

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