19 questions
A simple machine that consists a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
fulcrum
An axe is an example of a
pulley
inclined plane
screw
wedge
A seesaw is an example of a
wedge
lever
inclined plane
pulley
The fixed point on the lever is called
load
resistance
bar
fulcrum
When force is used to move an object across a distance, this is called...
effort
power
energy
work
The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a
wheel and axle
lever
inclined plane
pulley
work is equal to _____________ multiplied by distance
power
friction
force
acceleration
A simple machine that splits an object apart is a
inclined plane
fulcrum
wedge
lever
All of these are examples of a wheel and axle except:
pizza cutter
doorknob
windmill
pulley
How can you reduce the amount of force required to lift an object using an inclined plane (ramp)?
increase the length of the ramp
increase the height of the ramp
decrease the length of the ramp
How much work is done if I use 5N of force to move an object 2 meters?
10 Newtons
7 Newtons
10 Joules
7 Joules
What do you call a machine made up of two or more simple machines?
complicated machine
compound machine
comprehensive machine
constructed machine
A lever is designed to:
decrease the amount of force required to do work
decrease the amount of time required to do work
increase the amount of energy needed to work
decrease the amount of work done
A simple machine that is made up of an incline plane wrapped around a cylinder, often used to hold things together is a...
lever
screw
wedge
pulley