Intro to Simple Machines Quiz Review

What do simple machines manipulate?

• Height and Strength

• Force and Distance

• Force and Strength

• Distance and Width

How many types of simple machines are there?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• 9

Select ALL of the options which are simple machines.

• Vending Machine

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

• Washing Machine

Mechanical advantge is a _____ used to calculate the performance of a machine

Which will always be less, AMA or IMA?

• AMA

• IMA

Does IMA or AMA compare distances?

• IMA

• AMA

Does IMA or AMA compare forces?

• IMA

• AMA

In real life, machines can be 100% efficient.

• True

• False

A simple machine is used to move an object. The effort force moves 20 feet. The resistance force moves 3 feet. What is the Ideal Mechanical Advantage?

• 0.15

• 6.67

• 120

• 23

A simple machine is used to move an object. The effort force is 2 pounds. The resistance force is 5 pounds. What is the Actual Mechanical Advantage?

• 0.40

• 7.50

• 2.50

• 0.20