Which of the following is a requirement for work to be done?
Force is exerted.
Object is carried.
Force moves an object.
Machine is used.
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A painter lifts a can of paint that weighs 48 Newtons a distance of 3 meters. How would you calculate how much work he does? (work = distance x force)
3m ÷ 48N
48N ÷ 3m
48N × 3m
none of the above
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is an example of how a simple machine changes the direction of a force?
using a rope to pull a box up a hill
using a rope and pulley to raise a flag
using a slide to push a box down steps
using an axle and wheel to make a wagon move forward
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What causes the efficiency of a machine to be less than 100%?
friction
gravity
input force
reaction force
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is a simple machine?
baseball bat
bicycle
can opener
car
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following is a form of the inclined plane?
pulley
screw
wheel and axle
lever
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which simple machine would most likely increase the distance and reduce the force needed for a rolling cart to be moved up three steps?
lever
screw
pulley
inclined plane
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The mechanical advantage available from a pulley could best help in which situation?
pushing a car
rotating a wheel
flying an airplane
lifting an elevator
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which statement correctly explains a compound machine?
A compound machine is made up of one or more simple machines
A compound machine is made up of two or more simple machines.
A screw is a type of inclined plane.
None of the above
10. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
The greatest amount of force is required to move the metal block up which inclined plane?
A
B
C
D
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A log splitting machine was invented to split logs quickly. A motor powers a metal piece that is pushed through the middle of a log. The metal piece used to split a log is an example of what simple machine?
wedge
pulley
screw
lever
12. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
The table shows the force applied and displacement when different boxes are being pushed. Which box shows the most work being done?
W
X
Y
Z
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The picture shows a student using a pulley system to raise a flag. Which statement correctly describes the function of this system?
The more force used to pull the string, the more string will be needed to raise the flag.
The more force used to pull the string, the faster the flag will move up the flagpole.
The less force used to pull the string, the greater the distance the flag will move.
The less force used to pull the string, the longer the flag will remain raised.
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The illustration shows a person removing the lid from a crate with a crowbar. Which statement describes the force on the crowbar and the motion of the lid?
As the crowbar is pushed down, the lid moves down.
As the crowbar is pushed down, the lid moves up.
As the crowbar is pulled up, the lid moves down.
As the crowbar is pulled out, the lid moves up.
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The picture shows the inside of a watch. This watch uses both a battery and a simple machine to measure time. The arrow points to the simple machine inside the watch. What simple machine helps make the watch measure time?