Simple Machines: Make Work Easier

See how machines trade force and distance

ScienceGrade 9Mixed12 questions24 min

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Section A: Simple Machines

Recognise common machines and their uses.

Choose the correct machine or role.

Question 1

EasyQuestion

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

Topic: Simple Machines · Skill: Identify levers pulleys and inclined planes

Question 2

EasyQuestion

A ramp is an example of which simple machine?

Topic: Simple Machines · Skill: Identify levers pulleys and inclined planes

Question 3

MediumQuestion

A pulley mainly helps in which way?

Topic: Simple Machines · Skill: Identify levers pulleys and inclined planes

Question 4

MediumQuestion

How is mechanical advantage defined?

Topic: Simple Machines · Skill: Define mechanical advantage

Question 5

MediumQuestion

If load is $100\,N$ and effort is $25\,N$ , MA is?

Topic: Simple Machines · Skill: Calculate mechanical advantage

What this assignment covers

Students identify levers, pulleys and inclined planes and calculate mechanical advantage.

Skills and sections

Identify levers pulleys and inclined planes, Define mechanical advantage, Calculate mechanical advantage, Demonstrate mechanical advantage, Model energy changes in real events

Section A: Simple Machines: 6 questions
Section B: Machine Inquiry and Energy Models: 6 questions