What is the role of mechanical systems in our daily lives?

• They are used only in industrial settings.

• They power simple household appliances and complex machinery.

• They are primarily for decorative purposes.

• They are used only in scientific experiments.

What basic principles do mechanical systems utilize to convert energy into useful work?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Mathematics

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

• To change the direction of applied force

• To amplify force or distance

• To reduce friction in movement

• To spread work over a longer distance

Which simple machine is used to change the direction of an applied force?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wheel and Axle

• Wedge

What is the main advantage of using wheels and axles in a mechanical system?

• To amplify force or distance

• To change the direction of applied force

• To reduce friction in movement

• To spread work over a longer distance

How do inclined planes make it easier to move objects vertically?

• By amplifying force or distance

• By changing the direction of applied force

• By reducing friction in movement

• By spreading the work over a longer distance

What is the primary function of gears in mechanical systems?

• To transmit rotational motion and change speed, direction, and torque

• To fasten objects together

• To store mechanical energy

• To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy

What are screws primarily used for in mechanical systems?

• To store mechanical energy

• To transmit rotational motion

• To fasten or create mechanical advantage

• To convert thermal energy to mechanical energy

What is the main purpose of springs in mechanical systems?

• To transmit rotational motion

• To store mechanical energy when compressed or stretched

• To fasten objects together

• To convert chemical energy to mechanical energy

What is the definition of friction?

• The force that accelerates objects in motion

• The force resisting relative motion between surfaces in contact

• The energy required to move an object

• The pressure applied to a surface