Answer the following question given this paragraph: Look at the scissors in Figure below . As you can see from the figure, scissors consist of two levers and two wedges. You apply force to the handle ends of the levers, and the output force is exerted by the blade ends of the levers. The fulcrum of both levers is where they are joined together. Notice that the fulcrum lies between the input and output points, so the levers are first-class levers. They change the direction of force. They may or may not also increase force, depending on the relative lengths of the handles and blades. The blades themselves are wedges, with a sharp cutting edge and a thicker dull edge. Q: Are scissors simple or compound machines? A:
OPTIONS:
- lever
- neither
- simple
- compound

Answer: compound

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Molecules within a liquid are pulled equally in all directions by intermolecular forces. However, molecules at the surface are pulled downwards and sideways by other liquid molecules, but not upwards away from the surface. The overall effect is that the surface molecules are pulled into the liquid, creating a surface that is tightened like a film. This phenomenon is referred to as surface tension . Liquids that have strong intermolecular forces, like the hydrogen bonding in water, exhibit the greatest surface tension. Table below shows surface tension values for various common liquids. Q: Surface tension is a property of matter that is in what state? A:
OPTIONS:
- mixture
- water
- Base
- liquid

Answer: liquid

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: What is located at the center of our solar system? A:
OPTIONS:
- a black hole
- the moon
- the earth
- the sun

Answer:
the sun