Mechanical Motion Quiz

The four main types of mechanical motion are linear, rotary, _______________, and oscillating.

• reciprocating

• circular

• vibrating

• translational

A _______________ is a common form of linkage that can multiply a source force to create a proportionally larger force.

• lever

• pulley

• gear

• spring

_______________ and chain drives allow for speed changes from input to output shafts.

• Belts

• Gears

• Pulleys

• Levers

The _______________ of a piston is the total distance of travel from its topmost point to its bottom.

• stroke

• diameter

• radius

• circumference

_______________ are used to monitor what is happening in a power transmission system, such as pressure, temperature, or displacement.

• Sensors

• Actuators

• Transformers

• Capacitors

Which of the following is an example of rotary motion?

• A piston in a car engine

• A mass on a spring

• The rotation of a car wheel

• A hydraulic ram in earth-moving equipment

If a 20-tooth gear running at 3,000 rpm is engaged with a 60-tooth gear, at what speed will the second gear run?

• 1,000 rpm

• 2,000 rpm

• 6,000 rpm

• 9,000 rpm

Which power source is considered renewable and produces no emissions at the point of use?

• Fossil fuels

• Hydrogen

• Mains electricity

• Wind power

What type of controller is commonly used in industrial production systems?

• Microcontrollers

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Personal computers

• Smartphones

Which of the following is NOT a type of sensor used in power transmission control?

• Pressure sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Load cell

• Actuator