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Simple Machines

Science

Simple Machines starts at 3 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Simple Machines. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A crowbar is used to lift a heavy rock. What type of simple machine is the crowbar acting as?
A person uses a screwdriver to turn a screw into wood. What two simple machines are being used?
A ramp is 4 meters long and rises 1 meter high. What type of simple machine is this?
A ramp is 6 meters long and 2 meters high. What is the mechanical advantage of the ramp? (Mechanical advantage = length of ramp / height of ramp)
Describe how an inclined plane helps move heavy objects.
Describe the difference between a simple machine and a compound machine.
Explain how a pulley makes lifting a heavy object easier.
Explain why a longer lever can make lifting a heavy object easier.
Name all six types of simple machines.
What is the main purpose of a simple machine?