Orcus mech quiz 1

What is the main disadvantage of increasing the size of a combat robot without considering scale factor?

• The robot becomes too agile

• The robot becomes weaker relative to its weight 

• The robot is easier to build

• The robot costs less to produce

The 30-30-25-15 rule refers to:

• Robot dimensions

• Budget allocation

• Weight distribution 

• Weapon-to-armor ratio

The 30‑30‑25‑15 rule assigns the last 15 % of weight to:

• Paint

• Electronics/batteries

• Spare parts

• Cooling

What is the main advantage of wedge robots?

• Ability to cut through armor

• Ability to flip opponents using pneumatic power

• Ability to get under opponents and control them

• Ability to spin at high speeds

Why are shafts in combat robots designed with a higher scale factor exponent (1.5)?

• To reduce bending resistance

• To account for critical stress points

• To save weight

• To reduce inertia

Which material is preferred for high-strength shafts in combat robots?

• Aluminium

• Hardened steel

• Titanium

• Lexan

Which materials should we consider to make armour in com-bots?

• Ti

• Steel

• Al

• Cu

How do we cut titanium plates for making armour

• Laser cutting

• Cnc milling

• Sawing

• Threading

Why are vertical spinners often preferred over horizontal spinners in combat robots?

• They are easier to invert during a fight

• They transmit impact forces to the ground rather than sideways 

• They spin faster than horizontal spinners

• They use less power to operate

What is a counterbore used for?

• To drill a pilot hole for threading

• To create a flat-bottomed recess for a screw head 

• To increase friction in a threaded hole

• To drill through thick material