HORIZON INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL 2.TERM, 1.EXAMINATION PHYSICS 6th Grade 1.

Match the simple machine with its correct definition by writing the corresponding number in the answer column.
Simle machines answer Definitions

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7) What term indicates the gain or the number of times a machine multiplies the input force? A) efficiency B) power C) mechanical advantage D) load 8) A simple machine that is actually a kind on inclined plane is a a) pulley b) wedge c) gear d) balance 9) A knife is an example of a (an) a) Inclined Plane b) Wedge c) ramp d) pulley

lever Inclined plane wedge screw Wheel&axle Pulley

1. Something that reduces the friction of moving something. 2. Something that can hold things together or lift an object. 3. A ramp 4. Something that uses a rope and can change the direction of a force 5. Something similar to a see-saw that can lift an object. 6. Something that can split an object apart.

10) What simple machines make up a pair of scissors?

A) lever and pulley B) pulley and wheel and axle C) wedge and pulley D) wedge and lever 11) What is the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane below?

2. Write the types of simple machines shown below.

A) 1/3 B) 12 C) 8 D) 3 12) On the line by each picture, write the type of simple machine. (choose one of the six names of simple machines)

3) Why are machines useful?

a) b) c) d) They can increase force. They can increase distance over which force acts. They can change direction of force. all of these

4) How many types of simple machines exist? A) three C) eight B) six D) ten 5) Figure is an example of: a) Inclined Plane b) Pulley c) Screw d) Lever

6) Which of the following statement is true for the figure above? a) b is the fulcrum, c is the load, a is the force. b) b is the load, c is the fulcrum, a is the force. c) b is the fulcrum, a is the force, c is the load. d) b is the load, a is the fulcrum, c is the force.

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