PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, RIYADH

1st SEMESTER REVISION WORKSHEETS

SCIENCE UNIT 6 GRADE IV
Q1. Fill in the blanks.
1. A wheelchair ramp is an example of simple machine.
2. Friction slows things down.
3. When something is moving, we say it is in motion.
4. Bottle opener is an example of a lever.
5. A simple machine used to cut or split things apart is called a wedge.
Q2. Matching:

Pulley Cars / cycles

Wheel and axle cranes
Screw Bottle opener
Lever Knife / Axe
Wedge Bulb

Answer the following questions.

Q1. How is a simple machine different from a compound machine?

A simple machine has few or no moving parts. Like knife, axe or lever.
When two or more simple machines put together, they make a compound
machine like bicycle or wheel borrow

Q2. How do wheels and axles make work easier?

Wheels and axel make it easier to move heavy loads or to multiply the distance
travelled, cars, cycles and wagons all move with the help of wheels and axle.
Q3. Where do you see the use of pulleys? Give at least three examples
from your daily life?

We can see the use of pulleys in:

 Flag poles
 Curtain rods
 Window blinds
 Cranes

Q4. What are some advantages and disadvantages of friction? Explain with
reasoning.
Advantages:
 It can be used to slow things down, like brakes on a vehicle.
 It stops things from skidding and slipping. We are able to walk because of
friction.
Disadvantages:
 It produces heat that can cause a fire.
 It can wear things out like the soles of the shoes.

Q6. Draw a lever and label all three parts of it.

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fulcrum