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Simple Machines Form Two

The document contains multiple choice questions and matching items related to simple machines for Form Two physics students. It covers concepts such as the definition of simple machines, types of machines, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and methods to reduce friction. Students are required to select correct answers and match items from two lists.

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PHYSICS – FORM TWO: SIMPLE

MACHINES
Qn 01: Multiple Choice Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

1. 1. A simple machine is a device used to:


A. Generate electricity
B. Increase friction
C. Make work easier
D. Change chemical energy
2. 2. Which of the following is not a type of simple machine?
A. Pulley
B. Gear
C. Inclined plane
D. Lever
3. 3. A crowbar is an example of:
A. Wheel and axle
B. Pulley
C. Lever
D. Inclined plane
4. 4. The point where a lever turns is called:
A. Load
B. Effort
C. Fulcrum
D. Pivot
5. 5. If a machine has a mechanical advantage (MA) of 4, it means:
A. It reduces work four times
B. It uses four machines
C. The effort is four times the load
D. The load is four times the effort
6. 6. The ratio of load to effort is called:
A. Efficiency
B. Velocity ratio
C. Mechanical advantage
D. Work output
7. 7. A movable pulley:
A. Changes direction of effort
B. Increases effort
C. Reduces load
D. Multiplies force applied
8. 8. The efficiency of an ideal machine is:
A. 0%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
9. 9. Which of the following reduces friction in simple machines?
A. Sandpaper
B. Grease or oil
C. Water
D. Increasing the load
10. 10. An inclined plane makes work easier by:
A. Increasing distance over which force is applied
B. Reducing the load
C. Increasing the friction
D. Changing direction of force

Qn 02: Matching Items (6 Marks)


Match the items in List A with the correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the
correct response.

List A

11. 1. Inclined Plane


12. 2. Fixed Pulley
13. 3. Movable Pulley
14. 4. Lever
15. 5. Mechanical Advantage (MA)
16. 6. Bicycle Pedal Mechanism

List B

A. Wheel and axle

B. Multiplies force applied

C. Changes direction of force

D. A sloping surface used to raise a load

E. A rigid bar that turns on a fulcrum


F. Ratio of load to effort

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