Simple Mechanisms: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 6 Design and Technology

Question 1

What is NOT a simple mechanism you might use in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

Light switch

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Lever

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Screw

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Pulley

Question 2

Which of these is an example of gears working together?

Accepted Answer

A bicycle

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A wheelbarrow

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A see-saw

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A bottle opener

Question 3

What does a ratchet do in a simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Stops it from moving backward

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Makes it go faster

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Changes the direction it moves

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Reduces friction

Question 4

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 5

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

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A fixed pulley is attached to a fixed point, while a movable pulley is attached to a moving object.

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A fixed pulley changes the direction of force, while a movable pulley does not.

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A movable pulley changes the magnitude of force, while a fixed pulley does not.

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There is no difference between a fixed and a movable pulley.

Question 6

Which of these is an example of a compound machine?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 7

What is the main purpose of a brake lever on a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

To stop or slow down the bicycle

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To increase speed

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To change gears

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To lift the bicycle

Question 8

Which of these factors affects the mechanical advantage of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Length of the lever arms

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Weight of the object being lifted

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Direction of the applied force

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Type of material used to make the lever

Question 9

When the fulcrum of a lever is in the center, what is its mechanical advantage?

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Equal to 1

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Less than 1

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Greater than 1

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Impossible to determine

Question 10

Which factor does not influence the mechanical advantage of a pulley system?

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Material of the pulleys

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Number of pulleys

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Weight of the lifted object

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Diameter of the pulleys

Question 11

What is the main difference between a compound gear train and a simple gear train?

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Compound gear trains have multiple gears, while simple gear trains have only two.

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Compound gear trains can reverse the direction of rotation, unlike simple gear trains.

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Compound gear trains are more efficient than simple gear trains.

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There is no difference between compound and simple gear trains.

Question 12

What is an advantage of using a block and tackle system?

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Increases the mechanical advantage

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Changes the direction of force

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Reduces friction

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Increases the speed of lifting

Question 13

Which of the following is not considered a simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Screw

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Lever

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Pulley

Question 14

How are force and motion related when using simple mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

Force and motion are directly proportional

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Force and motion are inversely proportional

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Force is independent of motion

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Motion is independent of force

Question 15

How can gears be used to change the direction of motion in a machine?

Accepted Answer

By connecting them at right angles

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By connecting them in a straight line

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By connecting them in a parallel line

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Gears cannot change the direction of motion

Question 16

Provide an example of a simple mechanism commonly found in everyday life:

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A pair of scissors

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A computer mouse

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A car engine

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A refrigerator

Question 17

What is the key difference between a first-class lever and a second-class lever?

Accepted Answer

The position of the fulcrum relative to the effort and load

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The length of the effort arm and load arm

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The direction of the force applied

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The type of object being moved

Question 18

When using simple mechanisms in daily life, which ethical consideration is most important?

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Ensuring everyone can use simple mechanisms, regardless of their abilities.

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Using simple mechanisms only for fun.

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Ignoring the environmental impact of simple mechanisms.

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Focusing only on safety when using simple mechanisms.

Question 19

You're designing a robot to travel over bumpy ground. Which type of wheel would be best?

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Large, wide wheels with deep grooves

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Small, thin wheels

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Wheels with sharp points

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Flat, smooth wheels

Question 20

Which of these demonstrates the use of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Using a crowbar to move a rock

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Using a pulley to lift a box

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Using a gear to turn a wheel

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Using a screw to tighten a bolt

Question 21

Which of these is NOT an example of a force?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Lever

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Pulley

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Wedge

Question 23

A lever is a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point called the:

Accepted Answer

Fulcrum

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Axis

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Joint

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Pivot

Question 24

Gears with the same number of teeth turn at the:

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Same speed

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Different speeds

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Faster speed for the larger gear

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Slower speed for the larger gear

Question 25

Which of the following is not a type of simple mechanism?

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Motor

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 26

What is the main purpose of a pulley system?

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To reduce the amount of force needed to lift an object

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To change the direction of a force

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To increase the speed at which an object moves

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To store energy

Question 27

What do gears primarily do in a mechanism?

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Transfer motion between shafts

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Change the speed and direction of motion

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Convert rotational motion into linear motion

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Amplify force

Question 28

What is the function of the fulcrum in a lever?

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To allow the lever to pivot

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To increase the force applied

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To change the direction of the force

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To store energy

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Lever

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Pulley

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Wheel and axle

Question 30

What is the main purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To change the direction of a force

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To increase the force applied to an object

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To decrease the force applied to an object

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To store energy

Question 31

Which of the following machines uses a lever as its main mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Pulley system

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Electric fan

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Washing machine

Question 32

How does a pulley system make it easier to lift a heavy object?

Accepted Answer

It multiplies the force applied to the object

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It reduces the distance the object needs to be lifted

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It changes the direction of the force applied to the object

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It makes the object lighter

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a compound machine?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Screwdriver

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Pulley system

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Hammer

Question 34

How does a gear system affect the speed of a machine?

Accepted Answer

It can increase or decrease the speed

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It can only increase the speed

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It can only decrease the speed

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It does not affect the speed

Question 35

What is the purpose of a brake on a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

To slow down or stop the wheels

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To make the bicycle go faster

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To change the direction of the bicycle

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To make the bicycle lighter

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Magnet

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Lever

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Pulley

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Spring

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To lift heavy objects easily

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To change the direction of a force

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To increase the speed of an object

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To reduce the distance over which a force is applied

Question 38

In which class of lever is the fulcrum located between the effort and the load?

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Second class

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First class

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Third class

Question 39

What is a key advantage of using a pulley system?

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It reduces the force needed to lift an object

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It changes the direction of the pulling force

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It increases the speed of lifting an object

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It allows objects to be lifted to greater heights without a ladder

Question 40

Which type of gear has teeth on the inside?

Accepted Answer

Worm gear

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Rack and pinion

Question 41

What is the principle behind the design of a wedge?

Accepted Answer

Inclined plane

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Engine

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Lever

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Pulley

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Screw

Question 43

Which machine is a combination of two or more simple machines?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Hammer

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Wrench

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Screwdriver

Question 44

What kind of simple machine uses a rotating wheel with teeth?

Accepted Answer

Gear

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Lever

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Pulley

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Wedge

Question 45

What is the main purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To lift heavy objects

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To change the direction of motion

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To reduce friction

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To store energy

Question 46

What is the mechanical advantage of a lever?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of the effort to the load

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The distance from the fulcrum to the effort

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The distance from the fulcrum to the load

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The ratio of the load to the effort

Question 47

What is the main role of a fulcrum in a lever?

Accepted Answer

To provide a fixed point of rotation

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To reduce friction

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To increase the force applied

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To change the direction of motion

Question 48

What is the purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To make lifting heavy objects easier

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To change the direction of a force

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To increase speed

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To store energy

Question 49

What is the purpose of a gear system?

Accepted Answer

To increase or decrease the speed of a machine

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To change the direction of a force

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To store energy

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To lift heavy objects

Question 50

Which of these is a factor that affects the efficiency of a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Weight

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Shape

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Colour

Question 51

What is the difference between a first-class lever and a second-class lever?

Accepted Answer

The location of the fulcrum

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The direction of the effort force

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The type of load

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The mechanical advantage

Question 52

What is the relationship between force, distance, and work?

Accepted Answer

Force x Distance = Work

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Distance x Work = Force

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Work x Force = Distance

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Force + Distance = Work

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Spring

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Lever

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Gear

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Screw

Question 54

Which of these is a gear?

Accepted Answer

A wheel with teeth

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A rope with grooves

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A bar with a pivot point

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A spring with coils

Question 55

What is the difference between force and motion?

Accepted Answer

Force is a push or a pull, while motion is the movement of an object

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Force is the movement of an object, while motion is a push or a pull

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Force and motion are the same thing

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Force is a type of energy, while motion is a type of force

Question 56

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Accepted Answer

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be transferred or transformed

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Energy is always lost when it is transferred

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Energy is always gained when it is transferred

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Energy can be created or destroyed

Question 57

What is the main purpose of using a lever in daily life?

Accepted Answer

To make a task easier to do

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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 reduce the distance moved

Question 58

What is the role of a fulcrum in the operation of 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 force

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To make the work easier

Question 59

What does the mechanical advantage of a simple machine tell us?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of output force to input force

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How much force is needed to operate the machine

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The distance moved by the input force

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How efficient the machine is

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the efficiency of a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Weight of the machine

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Friction

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Type of materials used

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Accuracy of construction

Question 61

What part of a lever acts as the turning point?

Accepted Answer

Fulcrum

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Effort arm

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Load arm

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Handle

Question 62

What is the mechanical advantage of a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Ratio of input force to output force

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Effort required to overcome the load

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Load lifted by the effort

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Efficiency of the machine

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a type of simple mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Spring

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 64

How are gears distinct from pulleys?

Accepted Answer

Gears transmit rotary motion, whereas pulleys transmit linear motion.

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Pulleys transmit rotary motion, whereas gears transmit linear motion.

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Gears are for lifting heavy things, whereas pulleys change direction.

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Pulleys are for lifting heavy things, whereas gears change direction.