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Simple Machines and Levers Quiz
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Simple Machines and Levers Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a lever of first order?

  • Bottle opener
  • Nut cracker
  • Axe
  • Scissors (correct)
  • What is a pulley?

  • A simple machine with a fixed point around which a rod moves
  • A device that reduces effort in completing work
  • A wheel with a grooved rim with a rope used to lift heavy loads (correct)
  • An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
  • Which of the following is not an example of a wedge?

  • Screw (correct)
  • Screwdriver
  • Axe
  • Knife
  • What is the difference between simple and complex machines?

    <p>Simple machines do not have many working parts, complex machines are a combination of two or more simple machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fulcrum in a lever?

    <p>The fixed point around which the rod in a lever moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Simple Machines

    • A lever of first order is a type of lever where the effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load.

    Pulleys

    • A pulley is a type of wheel with a grooved rim that changes the direction of a force or motion.

    Wedges

    • A wedge is not an example of a machine that uses a single rigid bar to pivot around a fixed point.

    Simple vs Complex Machines

    • Simple machines are basic components that make work easier, such as levers, pulleys, wedges, screws, and inclined planes.
    • Complex machines are composed of two or more simple machines.

    Levers

    • A fulcrum in a lever is the pivot point or point of support where the lever rotates or moves.

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    Test your knowledge of simple machines and levers with this quiz. Identify different types of levers, recognize examples of simple machines, and understand the basic definitions of levers and machines.

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