Machine Design process test review

What is the purpose of a lever?

• To lift heavy loads

• To separate objects

• To transmit motion

• To measure distance

What type of simple machine is a ladder an example of?

• Lever

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

What is the primary purpose of a screw?

• To hold objects together

• To lift heavy loads

• To transmit motion

• To measure distance

What is the function of a wheel and axle?

• To lift heavy loads

• To transmit motion over a distance

• To separate objects

• To measure distance

Which simple machine is present in a bicycle? (several possible answers, choose 1)

• Wheel and axle

• Inclined plane

• Lever

• Screw

What type of simple machine is a ramp an example of?

• Inclined plane

• Screw

• Pulley

• Wheel and axle

What is the primary purpose of a wedge?

• To drive objects apart

• To lift heavy loads

• To transmit motion

• To measure distance

What is the primary purpose of a simple machine?

• To make work easier

• To make work harder

• To generate electricity

• To clean surfaces

How does a pulley make work easier?

• By reducing friction

• By changing the direction of force

• By providing a smooth surface

• By increasing the force applied

What is the purpose of gears in a machine?

• To increase force

• To change the direction of force

• To transmit motion between shafts

• To measure distance