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Simple Machines PHYSICS - Simple Machines

ICSE - STD 6 - PHYSICS (ICSE - English Medium). 122 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ1 Mark
Wheel is used with axle because
  • A
    sliding friction is less than the roffing friction
  • ✓
    rolling friction is less than the sliding friction
  • C
    they work as the inclined plane
  • D
    They help us to change the direction of force.

Answer: B.

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Q 2MCQ1 Mark
A pulley is used because of it
  • A
    has the mechanical advantage greater than one
  • B
    has $100\%$ efficiency
  • ✓
    helps to apply the force in a convenient direction
  • D
    requires more effort to raise a less load.

Answer: C.

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Q 3MCQ1 Mark
The mechanical advantage of a lever is equal to$.......$
  • A
    $\frac{\text { Load arm }}{\text { Effort arm }}$
  • ✓
    $\frac{\text { Effort arm }}{\text { Load arm }}$
  • C
    Load arm $+$ Effort arm
  • D
    Load arm $-$ Effort arm

Answer: B.

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Q 4MCQ1 Mark
Mechanical advantage of a machine is defined as:
  • A
    Load X Effort
  • ✓
    Load / Effort
  • C
    Load + Effort
  • D
    Effort / Load

Answer: B.

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Q 5MCQ1 Mark
For an ideal machine, the efficiency is
  • A
    greater than unity
  • B
    less than unity
  • ✓
    equal to unity
  • D
    depends on the value of load

Answer: C.

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Q 7[1 Mark Question Answer]1 Mark
Select the correct statement :
(a) A wheel barrow is a lever of class I.
(b) The efficiency of a machine is always 100%
(c) Friction in moving parts of a machine reduces its efficiency.
(d) No lever has the mechanical advantage greater than 1.
(e) It is easier to lift a load vertically up than to push it along an inclined plane.
(f) A screw is made by two inclined planes placed together.
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