Simple Machine Wedges Quiz

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Physics
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12th Grade
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Kitty Ng
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
James is using a wedge to split a piece of wood. What is the efficiency of the wedge used by James?
The efficiency of a wedge is the ratio of the output force to the input force divided by 100%.
The efficiency of a wedge is the ratio of the input force to the output force multiplied by 100%.
The efficiency of a wedge is the ratio of the output force to the input force.
The efficiency of a wedge is the ratio of the output force to the input force multiplied by 100%.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which of the following statements is true about the efficiency of wedges?
Wedges are inefficient because they only allow force to be applied over a small distance.
Wedges are inefficient because they require more force to be applied over a larger distance.
Wedges are efficient because they allow force to be applied over a larger distance.
Wedges have no effect on efficiency because they only change the direction of force.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What is the formula to calculate the efficiency of a wedge?
Output force / Input force * 100
Output force * Input force * 100
Output force - Input force * 100
Output force + Input force * 100
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
A wedge is considered efficient if its efficiency is:
Reducing the force needed to do work
Increasing the force needed to do work
Having no effect on the force needed to do work
Increasing the distance over which the force is applied
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which of the following factors affect the efficiency of a wedge?
Angle of the wedge and friction between the wedge and the object being split.
Color of the wedge and size of the object being split.
Material of the wedge and temperature of the object being split.
Shape of the wedge and weight of the object being split.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What happens to the efficiency of a wedge if the angle of the wedge increases?
Becomes more efficient
Stays the same
Increases
Decreases
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What is the ideal angle for a wedge to achieve maximum efficiency?
45 degrees
30 degrees
60 degrees
90 degrees
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