Practice Simple Machines: Making Work Easier - 4.3 | Work, Energy & Simple Machines | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a simple machine?

💡 Hint: Think of tools that make work easier.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a lever.

💡 Hint: Consider devices that help lift things.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of simple machines?

  • To perform work without effort
  • To make work easier
  • To create energy

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of tools.

Question 2

True or False: A lever can only lift objects straight up.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the movements that can be involved with levers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You want to lift a 600 N load using a lever with a load arm of 2 m. If your effort arm is 4 m, what force do you need to apply?

💡 Hint: Start by calculating the mechanical advantage and apply it to find the force.

Question 2

A pulley system uses six ropes to lift a 1200 N object. How much force is needed, and if you need to lift it 3 meters, how far do you pull the rope?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the number of ropes and the force.

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