Introduction to Physical Science

Chapter 14: Work and Simple Machines

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Name the four simple machines.
A)inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley
B)screw, lever, wedge, and plane
C)plane, lever, screw, and wedge
D)wedge, lever, pulley, and wheel
2.
Which simple machines are found on a hammer?
A)wedge and plane
B)screw and pulley
C)plane and lever
D)lever only
3.
A ramp in a building is an example of which machine?
A)wedge
B)lever
C)pulley
D)inclined plane
4.
Using an inclined plane allows you to apply __________.
A)a greater force
B)the same force
C)no force
D)a lesser force
5.
A chisel is an example of which machine?
A)wedge
B)pulley
C)lever
D)wheel and axle
6.
A drill bit is an example of which type of machine?
A)screw
B)pulley
C)lever
D)wheel and axle
7.
What does a screw consist of?
A)an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
B)a wedge wrapped around a pipe
C)a lever wrapped around a pole
D)a wheel and axle in a vertical position
8.
On what point does a lever pivot?
A)the middle
B)the arm
C)the fulcrum
D)the end
9.
Which of the following do you think a wheel and axle is most closely related to?
A)lever
B)pulley
C)inclined plane
D)wedge
10.
Using several pulleys together is known as a __________.
A)pulley system
B)pulley group
C)wheel and axle
D)machine system
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