General GCSE D & T questions

What does this logo mean?

Can you explain how this organisation supports ethical and moral production of products?

Why does this label often appear on packaging?

Can you explain its purpose?

This is a toy that uses a cam and follower to convert one movement to another. Can you say which movement?

• Rotary to reciprocating

• Linear to rotary

• Rotary to oscillating

• Rotary to linear

Describe the motion or type of movement that a pear shape cam produces?

• A steady up and down motion

• Follower rises slowly but falls quickly

• Stays stationary for half a turn and then gently rises and falls

• Stays stationary

Modern tent poles are often made from?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Carbon fibre

• Steel

Microfibres can be..........

• Natural only

• Synthetic only

• Both natural and synthetic

• hard and not very durable

Click all the statements below that are true about microfibres........

• Synthetic microfibres are not biodegradable

• excellent strength to weight ratio

• Made from only natural fibres

• A very hard material

Can you draw a simple circuit for a torch. The circuit should include a battery source, switch and LED?

Which of the following materials is Plywood?

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Silk is a natural fabric and Polyester is a synthetic fabric.

What is the main difference between the two fabrics?

What are the main properties of each fabric when used for clothing?