La Martiniere Girls’ College

Class VII
Physics
Revision Questions
SIMPLE MACHINES

Q1. Define a) Simple Machine b) Lever c) Fulcrum d) Load e) Effort

Q2. Name six simple machines.

Q2. Fill in the blanks:-

a) In case of Class three lever, the effort distance is always ____________than the load distance.
(longer/shorter)
b) A winding stair case is an example of ________________.(wedge/screw)
c) A hill road is an example of__________________.(lever/inclined plane)
d) A knife is an example of simple machine called ____________________.(wedge/pulley)

Q3. Give two examples each of Class one, Class two and Class three levers.

Q4. Statements given below are incorrect. Write the correct statements.
a) A kitchen knife is an example of Inclined plane.
b) In case of Class three lever, the effort distance is always longer than the load distance.
c) Fulcrum is an object that has to be cut or moved.

Q5. Draw and label diagrams for levers of Class one, two and three.

Q6. Underline the most appropriate answer:

i) In Class two lever

a) Fulcrum is in the middle of load and effort
b) Load is in the middle of fulcrum and effort
c) Effort is in the middle of load and fulcrum
d) None of these

ii) A staircase is an example of

a) Lever
b) Wedge
c) Inclined plane
d) Wheel and axle

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