Levers and Pulleys: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

Which pulley system gives the greatest mechanical advantage?

Accepted Answer

Double movable pulley

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Single fixed pulley

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Double fixed pulley

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Single movable pulley

Question 2

What part of a lever does it rotate around?

Accepted Answer

The fulcrum

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The point where the force is applied

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The point where the load is lifted

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The point where the lever is balanced

Question 3

What benefit do levers provide?

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Reduces the force needed to lift an object

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Changes the direction of the force applied

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Increases the distance over which a force is applied

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Makes objects appear lighter

Question 4

A pulley that changes the direction of a force without changing its magnitude is a:

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Fixed pulley

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Movable pulley

Question 5

A compound pulley system increases mechanical advantage by:

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of pulleys

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By increasing the distance between the pulleys

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a first-class lever?

Accepted Answer

See-saw

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Wheelbarrow

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Pliers

Question 7

When the fulcrum of a first-class lever is in the middle, the effort and load are:

Accepted Answer

Equal

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Effort is greater than load

Question 8

A pulley that is attached to the load is called a:

Accepted Answer

Movable pulley

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Attached to the load

Question 9

The main purpose of a block and tackle system is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase the mechanical advantage

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To change the direction of a force

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects the mechanical advantage of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Material of the lever

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Length of lever arms

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Position of the fulcrum

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Weight of the object

Question 11

What is the benefit of using a compound machine?

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Increasing the overall mechanical advantage

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Performing multiple tasks simultaneously

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Reducing the weight of the machine

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Changing the direction of force

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a first-class lever in our daily lives?

Accepted Answer

A seesaw

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A wheelbarrow

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A hammer

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A pair of pliers

Question 13

What is the role of the fulcrum in a lever?

Accepted Answer

To provide a fixed point of support

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To increase the force applied

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To change the direction of the force

Question 14

What is the purpose of a compound pulley system?

Accepted Answer

To lift heavy objects with less effort

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To change the direction of the force

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To make objects heavier

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a first class lever?

Accepted Answer

See-saw

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Bottle opener

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Wheelbarrow

Question 16

What is the difference between a fixed and a movable pulley?

Accepted Answer

Fixed pulleys are attached to a fixed point, while movable pulleys move with the load.

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Movable pulleys are attached to a fixed point, while fixed pulleys move with the load.

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There is no difference between fixed and movable pulleys.

Question 17

What is an advantage of using pulleys?

Accepted Answer

They can both change the direction and reduce the effort

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They can change the direction of a force

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They can reduce the effort required

Question 18

Which of these is **not** a type of lever?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

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First class

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Second class

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Third class

Question 19

What is a lever?

Accepted Answer

A simple machine that makes work easier by changing the direction or величина of a force

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A tool used to lift heavy objects

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A type of pulley

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A wheel and axle

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a type of lever?

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Fourth class lever

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First class lever

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Second class lever

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Third class lever

Question 21

What is the purpose of a pulley?

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To change the direction of a force

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To increase the force applied

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To decrease the force applied

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To store energy

Question 22

What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley system with two pulleys?

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2

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1

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3

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4

Question 23

What is the distance from the fulcrum to the effort called?

Accepted Answer

Effort arm

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Load arm

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Mechanical advantage

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Efficiency

Question 24

Which part of a pulley system changes the direction of the force?

Accepted Answer

Pulley wheel

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Rope

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Axle

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Weight

Question 25

In a first-class lever, where is the fulcrum?

Accepted Answer

Between the effort and load

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At one end of the lever

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In the middle of the lever

Question 26

Which of these is NOT an advantage of levers?

Accepted Answer

They require a lot of energy to operate

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They can change the direction of force

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They can increase speed

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an example of a lever?

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Pencil

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Scissors

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Wheelbarrow

Question 28

What is the function of a single pulley?

Accepted Answer

To change the direction of force

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To increase force

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To lift heavy objects

Question 29

Which of the following is a lever used to pry open a lid?

Accepted Answer

Crowbar

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Pliers

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Tongs

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Screwdriver

Question 30

Which principle of levers states that the force applied is inversely proportional to the distance from the fulcrum?

Accepted Answer

Principle of moments

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Efficiency

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Mechanical advantage

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Velocity ratio

Question 31

Which pulley system is commonly used to lift very heavy objects?

Accepted Answer

Compound pulley system

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First class pulley system

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Second class pulley system

Question 32

Which of the following machines combines both levers and pulleys?

Accepted Answer

Crane

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Computer

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Car

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Fan

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** a type of lever?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

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First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

Question 34

A seesaw is an example of which type of lever?

Accepted Answer

First-class lever

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Pulley

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Third-class lever

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Second-class lever

Question 35

What is the main advantage of using a pulley?

Accepted Answer

To lift heavy objects with less effort

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To change the direction of force

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To increase speed

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To move objects over long distances

Question 36

A flagpole is an example of which type of pulley?

Accepted Answer

Fixed pulley

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Movable pulley

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Block and tackle

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Compound pulley

Question 37

Which of the following statements about levers is true?

Accepted Answer

Levers can make work easier by amplifying force or changing its direction.

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Levers can only be used to lift heavy objects.

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Levers always increase the amount of force needed.

Question 38

What is a disadvantage of using pulleys?

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Friction can reduce efficiency.

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Pulleys are always expensive.

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Pulleys are only suitable for lifting very light objects.

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Pulleys are difficult to maintain.

Question 39

A block and tackle is an example of which type of pulley?

Accepted Answer

Compound pulley

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Fixed pulley

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Movable pulley

Question 40

The fulcrum of a lever is the point?

Accepted Answer

About which the lever pivots

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Where the load is lifted

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Where the effort force is applied

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Where the lever is supported

Question 41

What is the main function of a pulley?

Accepted Answer

To change the direction or magnitude of a force

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To store energy

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To increase the amount of force applied

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To increase the distance traveled by a force

Question 42

Which type of pulley system provides the greatest mechanical advantage?

Accepted Answer

Block and tackle

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Movable pulley

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Fixed pulley

Question 43

Which factor can affect the efficiency of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Temperature

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Gravity

Question 44

What is the term for the distance between the pivot point and the point where the effort force is applied?

Accepted Answer

Effort arm

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Ideal mechanical advantage

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Mechanical advantage

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Load arm

Question 45

What happens to the mechanical advantage of a lever when the length of the effort arm is increased?

Accepted Answer

It increases.

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It decreases.

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It stays the same.