Mechanical Control Systems

What is the formula to calculate Mechanical Advantage?

A ___________ controls the movement in a system.

• Gear

• Pulley

• Ratchet and Pawl

Identify all the Cleats.

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Identify a Cam Cleat.

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How many pulley's or supporting ropes are in the system?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

Does the amount of pulley's in a system determine the Mechanical Advantage?

• YES

• NO

If a system has 4 supporting ropes, and the LOAD must be lifted 3m, how far will the EFFORT be pulled?

• 6 m

• 8 m

• 3 m

• 12 m

Calculate the LOAD, if the EFFORT force is 15N.

Calculate the EFFORT, if the LOAD force is 60N.

• 30 N

• 10 N

• 7 N

• 15 N

Identify all Ratchet and Pawl Gears.

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