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Grade 6 Simple Machines
In a Class 1 Lever (like a seesaw), the movement of the effort is
  1. opposite to the direction of the load.
  2. in the same direction as the load.
  3. independent of the direction of load.
  4. perpendicular to the direction of the load.
Grade 6 Simple Machines
Grade 6 Simple Machines
Look at the image of the pulley. If bucket A has a mass of 5 kg, which of the following statements is true about the minimum effort force required to lift the bucket if friction is ignored?
Fixed Pulley
  1. It would take 0 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  2. It would take 2.5 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  3. It would take 5 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  4. It would take 10 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
Grade 6 Simple Machines

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Grade 6 Simple Machines
Look at the image of the pulley. If bucket A has a mass of 5 kg, which of the following statements is true about the minimum effort force required to lift the bucket if friction is ignored?
Movable Pulley
  1. It would take 0 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  2. It would take 2.5 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  3. It would take 5 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
  4. It would take 10 kg of effort to lift the bucket.
Grade 6 Simple Machines
Grade 6 Simple Machines
The high gear on a bike which of the following effects?
  1. Makes it easier to go up hill as you don't need to apply as much force
  2. Makes you move faster but requires more effort
  3. Makes you move faster but requires less effort
  4. Makes it easier to go uphill but requires more effort to go uphill
  5. All of the above
Grade 6 Simple Machines
Which of the following pulleys or systems provides a mechanical advantage? Choose the best answer.
  1. Single Fixed Pulley, Single Movable Pulley, Block and Tackle
  2. Single Movable Pulley, Block and Tackle
  3. Single Fixed Pulley, Single Movable Pulley
  4. Single Fixed Pulley, Block and Tackle
  5. None of the above
Grade 6 Simple Machines
Grade 6 Simple Machines
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