Simple Machines Quiz

Match each definition with the correct term: the weight of the object being moved.

• load

• gravity

• effort

• friction

• machine

Match each definition with the correct term: an object that makes work easier.

• gravity

• friction

• effort

• machine

• load

Match each definition with the correct term: the force that pulls objects toward the earth.

• gravity

• load

• machine

• effort

• friction

Match each definition with the correct term: the force applied to cause a simple machine to do work.

• gravity

• friction

• machine

• effort

• load

Match each definition with the correct term: the force that resists the movement of objects against each other.

• machine

• load

• gravity

• effort

• friction

Match each definition with the correct term: a change in position.

• motion

• load

• effort

• friction

• gravity

An object that makes work easier is called a ___.

A greater mass requires ___ force to move it.

A force moving an object over a distance is called ___.

The amount of work you do depends on how much ___ you use to move an object.