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Quiz 2 on Mechanical Systems, DE & Octave

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Given the differential equation dP/Dt=5P

A) Find the general solution for P to the differential equation

B)Find the particular solution for P to the differential equation given P(0)= 418

a)

A) P=Ce5t

B) P= 5e418t

b)

A) P=Ce5t

B) P= 418e5t

c)

A) P=Cet

B) P= 418et

d)

A) P=Ce10t

B) P= 418e10t

2.

The population of the little town of Scorpion Gulch is now 1000 people. The population is presently growing at about 5% per year.

Find the general solution.

a)

P=.05e1000t

b)

P=1000e5t

c)

P=1000e.05t

d)

p=lne1000t

3.

dy/dx = 4x/y. Suppose y(0)=1

The particular solution is

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

4.

Find the particular solution for y if dy/dx = 2x√y and y = 4 when x = 3.

a)

2√y = x2 + C

b)

y = (x2 + 25)2/4

c)

y = (x2/2-5/2)1/2

d)

y = x4/4

5.

A system is a group of parts that work together to perform a function.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The mechanical advantage of a machine is the amount by which a machine can multiply a force.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Each subsystem in a complex machine contains a simple machine and usually has just one function. List 2 examples of a subsystem on a pedal bike.

4 lines
8.

The force applied to a machine is called the output force. Example: a human pushing down on a lever.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What are the principal components of a mechanical system in all systems?

a)

Gear, lever and cam

b)

Input and output

c)

Input, process, output and feedback

d)

Input, process and output

10.

Which are the functions of the mechanisms

a)

Change the type of movement

b)

Change the speed

c)

Change the amount of torque

d)

Change the linear force

11.

On a car, which is the type of movement

a)

Reciproating

b)

Oscillating

c)

Rotary

12.

What mechanical system is your favourite?

a)

Car

b)

Automata

c)

Washing machine

d)

Bicycle

13.

A mechanical system is...

a)

The things put into the system. Can be physical or other (energy, movement, etc.)

b)

A push or a pull that can cause movement.

c)

The parts of a system

d)

A structure that has parts that are connected and influence each other in some way.

14.

A push or a pull that can cause movement.

a)

Work

b)

Effort

c)

System

d)

Force

15.

>>x=[1 2 3];

>>y=[4 5 6]

>>z=x.*y

a)

z=4 10 19

b)

z=4 11 18

c)

z=3 10 18

d)

z=4 10 18

16.

Did you like the quiz

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Is important to me

d)

I do not know