Mechanical Engineering Quiz

Mechanical engineering is a field that deals with the design and development

of objects or products that contain moveable component parts.

• True

• False

Gears are devices that are round in shape with a set of ​ (a)  

that interlock with another object to control the ​ (b)   or torque in an object.

• speed
• teeth
• tabs
• size
• grooves

Hydraulics use liquid (for example, oil) to generate a force that creates a

mechanical movement.

Which of these products use hydraulics to generate lifting forces?

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Show the position of a hydraulic actuator on this bulldozer

Pulleys consist of a round​ (a)   (or wheels) with a groove around the outer

face that allows a rope or belt to sit in it. They are used to lift an object. ​ (b)   ,

flagpoles, the rigging on sailing boats, blinds and escalators are all examples

of products that use pulleys.

• wheel
• Cranes
• Screwdriver
• Television
• Toaster
• Refrigerator

Which of these are pulley systems?

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Match the following

• Pulleys

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• Gears

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• Hydraulics

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Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Products with gears

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(b) Products with pulleys

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(c) Products with hydraulics

• Elevators
• Bikes

• Fork lifts

• Wind Turbines

• Clocks

• Garage Doors
• Watches
• Excavators
• Car Jacks

• Cranes
• Exercise Machines
• Car Gearbox

• Conveyor Belts

Read all of the text then fill in the blanks: One way that the development of ​ gear systems has solved problems and shaped the modern world is in ​ (a)   engineering. Cars and Lorries use gears to be able to ​ (b)   the ​ force of the engine, climb steep hills, pull heavy loads and control ​ (c)   . This has helped with personal travel and the ​ (d)   of goods.

• steering wheel
• Electrical
• manufacture
• automotive
• speed
• transportation
• transmit

What are gears used for in mechanical engineering?

• Controlling speed and torque

• Generating electricity

• Measuring distance

• Filtering water