Mechanical Systems: Interactive Quizzes for Year 11 Design and Technology

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Spring

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 2

Which type of linkage is commonly used to convert rotary motion to linear motion?

Accepted Answer

Crank and slider

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Cam and follower

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Belt and pulley

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Chain and sprocket

Question 3

Which type of lever has the fulcrum at one end, the load at the other end, and the effort in between?

Accepted Answer

First-class lever

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Second-class lever

Question 4

What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley system with three pulleys?

Accepted Answer

3

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2

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a component of a linkage system?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

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Slider

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a closed-loop linkage?

Accepted Answer

It has a continuous path of motion.

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Open-loop linkages have a continuous path of motion, while closed-loop linkages do not.

Question 7

Which type of system is NOT considered a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

Magnet

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 8

What principle governs the operation of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Moment = Force x Distance from Pivot

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Force = Mass x Acceleration

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Work = Force x Distance

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Energy = Power x Time

Question 9

Which type of pulley system provides the most mechanical advantage?

Accepted Answer

Double movable pulley

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Single fixed pulley

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Single movable pulley

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Double fixed pulley

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a gear ratio?

Accepted Answer

To modify the speed or torque of a system

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To alter the direction of rotation

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To provide a mechanical advantage

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To reduce friction

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a linkage in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To transfer motion from one component to another

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To amplify the force applied to a load

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To modify the direction of motion

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To reduce the speed of a system

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

Fuse

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 13

What is the principle behind the operation of a lever?

Accepted Answer

Torque applied at one end is transferred to the other end, causing movement

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Force applied at one end is transferred to the other end, causing movement

Question 14

What is the primary advantage of using a pulley system?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the force required to lift a load

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It increases the speed at which a load is lifted

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of a linkage system?

Accepted Answer

To transmit motion and force between components in a controlled manner

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To store energy for later use

Question 16

What is the purpose of lubrication in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction and wear

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To increase the power output

Question 17

What is the key difference between a simple and a compound mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

A compound system combines multiple simple systems to achieve a more complex task

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A simple system is more efficient than a compound system

Question 18

What is the main function of linkages in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To transmit motion and force between components

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To increase the speed of a system

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To reduce the required force

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To store energy

Question 19

What is the purpose of a cam in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion

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To increase the torque of a shaft

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To reduce the speed of a shaft

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To change the direction of rotation

Question 20

What is the main advantage of using a pulley system in mechanical systems?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the force required to lift a load

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Increasing the distance moved by a load

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Changing the direction of motion

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Storing energy

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of using a lever in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To amplify force

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To change the direction of force

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To increase speed

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To store energy

Question 22

Which type of pulley system provides the greatest mechanical advantage?

Accepted Answer

Compound pulley

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Single pulley

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Double pulley

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Triple pulley

Question 23

What is the fundamental difference between a gear and a pulley?

Accepted Answer

Gears transmit motion and force, while pulleys transmit force only

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Pulleys transmit motion and force, while gears transmit motion only

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Gears change the direction of motion, while pulleys do not

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Pulleys change the direction of motion, while gears do not

Question 24

Regular maintenance and lubrication of mechanical systems is essential because it offers numerous benefits. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of regular maintenance and lubrication?

Accepted Answer

Increased noise levels

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Reduced friction and wear

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Improved efficiency and reduced energy loss

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Extended lifespan and reduced premature failure

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical system used to transmit motion or force?

Accepted Answer

Electrical circuit

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Lever

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Gear

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Pulley

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To amplify force or change the direction of applied force to lift or move objects.

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To change the speed of rotation.

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To transmit power between two rotating shafts.

Question 27

What is a key advantage of using gears in mechanical systems?

Accepted Answer

Gears can change the speed, torque, and direction of motion.

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Gears are highly efficient and require minimal maintenance.

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Gears are inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

Question 28

What is the main function of a linkage in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To transmit and transform motion from one part of a machine to another.

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To amplify force.

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To change the direction of motion.

Question 29

What is the mechanical advantage of a lever described as?

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The ratio of the output force to the input force.

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The ratio of the input force to the output force.

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The distance from the fulcrum to the input force.

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The distance from the fulcrum to the output load.

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a linkage?

Accepted Answer

Slider-crank mechanism

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 31

A lever is used to lift a heavy rock. The effort is applied 1.5 meters from the fulcrum, and the load is 0.5 meters from the fulcrum. What is the mechanical advantage of this lever?

Accepted Answer

3

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0.33

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1

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2

Question 32

Which pulley system requires the least effort to lift a heavy object?

Accepted Answer

A system with multiple fixed and movable pulleys

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A system with one fixed and one movable pulley

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A single movable pulley

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A single fixed pulley

Question 33

A gear with 20 teeth meshes with a gear having 40 teeth. If the smaller gear rotates at 100 revolutions per minute (RPM), what is the speed of the larger gear?

Accepted Answer

50 RPM

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200 RPM

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100 RPM

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25 RPM

Question 34

What is the primary function of a linkage in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To transmit and modify motion

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To provide structural support

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To reduce friction

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To store potential energy

Question 35

A bicycle's chain and sprocket system is an example of which type of mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

Gear train

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Pulley system

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Linkage system

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Lever system

Question 36

A seesaw is a classic example of which class of lever?

Accepted Answer

Class 1 lever

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Class 2 lever

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Class 3 lever

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None of the above

Question 37

Which of the following is LEAST likely to affect the efficiency of a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

The colour of the components

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Friction

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Wear and tear

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Lack of lubrication

Question 38

Which simple machine changes the direction of force but does not multiply its magnitude?

Accepted Answer

Fixed pulley

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Movable pulley

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Inclined plane

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Wheel and axle

Question 39

In a gear train, a larger gear driving a smaller gear will result in:

Accepted Answer

Increased speed and decreased torque

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Increased speed and increased torque

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Decreased speed and decreased torque

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Decreased speed and increased torque

Question 40

What is the definition of a linkage in a mechanical system?

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A system of interconnected rigid bodies that can move relative to each other

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A system of ropes and wheels used to change the direction of force

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A rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point

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A system of gears designed to transmit rotational force