13 Questions
Which type of machines are lever, pulley, and wheel and axle examples of?
Simple machines
What is the primary purpose of a simple machine?
To make work easier
Which type of simple machine is a screw an example of?
Inclined plane
What is the primary purpose of a lever?
To reduce the effort required to lift an object
In which type of lever is the effort applied between the pivot and the load?
First-class lever
What is the primary purpose of a wheel and axle?
To rotate around an axle
Which simple machine consists of a sloped surface used to reduce the amount of effort required to lift an object?
Inclined plane
What type of lever is used to decrease the amount of force required to lift the load?
Second-class lever
Which type of simple machine consists of a rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point called a pivot?
Lever
What is the primary purpose of a wedge as a simple machine?
To split or separate objects
Which type of simple machine consists of a grooved wheel that is used to change the direction of a pulling force?
Pulley
What is the main purpose of a simple machine?
To reduce the amount of effort required to perform a task
Which type of simple machine is designed to amplify force, increase speed, or transmit motion from one place to another?
Lever
Explore the different types of simple machines and focus on the lever, one of the most commonly used simple machines. Learn about these essential tools that make daily lives more efficient and convenient.
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