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Simple Machines: Second-Class Lever, Screw, Compound Machine

A middle school quiz about simple machines, with a focus on second-class lever, screw, compound machine and related science ideas.

Simple Machines: Second-Class Lever, Screw, Compound Machine Middle School 20 questions
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This quiz gives middle school students a clear, friendly review of simple machines. Each question focuses on one important word or idea, then explains the answer in a short way after the student responds.

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  1. Question 1: In simple machines, what does "input force" mean?

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  2. Question 2: In simple machines, what does "first-class lever" mean?

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  3. Question 3: In simple machines, what does "fixed pulley" mean?

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  4. Question 4: In simple machines, what does "simple machine" mean?

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  5. Question 5: In simple machines, what does "wheel and axle" mean?

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  6. Question 6: In simple machines, what does "pulley" mean?

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  7. Question 7: In simple machines, what does "inclined plane" mean?

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  8. Question 8: In simple machines, what does "screw" mean?

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  9. Question 9: In simple machines, what does "friction" mean?

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  10. Question 10: In simple machines, what does "wedge" mean?

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  11. Question 11: In simple machines, what does "compound machine" mean?

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  12. Question 12: In simple machines, what does "efficiency" mean?

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  13. Question 13: In simple machines, what does "fulcrum" mean?

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  14. Question 14: In simple machines, what does "third-class lever" mean?

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  15. Question 15: In simple machines, what does "lever" mean?

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  16. Question 16: In simple machines, what does "second-class lever" mean?

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  17. Question 17: In simple machines, what does "work" mean?

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  18. Question 18: In simple machines, what does "output force" mean?

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  19. Question 19: In simple machines, what does "movable pulley" mean?

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  20. Question 20: In simple machines, what does "mechanical advantage" mean?

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