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Term 3 Check-in - Mechanisms

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify which of the following are types of motion as described in the topic: Mechanisms.

(You may choose more than one. But one is wrong.)

a)

Gyrating

b)

Linear

c)

Oscillating

d)

Circular

2.

Which of the following are functions of a mechanism?

(Hint: You can choose more than one answer.)

a)

Conversion of Motion

b)

Transmission of Motion

c)

Power the Motion

d)

Control of Motion

3.

Yawn.....What motion is this?

(I am sure this is easy-peasy for you.)

a)

Circular Motion

b)

Oscillating Motion

c)

Linear Motion

d)

Reciprocating Motion

4.

When you squeeze the brake handles, the bicycle's brakes will be activated at the wheels.

Which of the following functions describe the motion?

a)

Conversion of Motion

b)

Transmission of Motion

c)

Stopping of Motion

d)

Control of Motion

5.

This picture shows blocks of sandstone being dragged by Egyptian workers up to build a pyramid.

Name the simple machine here that allows workers to do so.

a)

Pulley

b)

Lever

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Pure human work

6.

Now, what is the motion at the scroll saw blade?

a)

Linear Motion

b)

Oscillating Motion

c)

Reciprocating Motion

d)

Circular Motion

7.

A lever must have the following: Effort, Load and (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Fulcrum
Wedge
Human
8.

Which statement is true for a fishing rod?

a)

Effort is between fulcrum and load.

b)

Fulcrum is between effort and load.

c)

Load is between effort and fulcrum.

9.

Which mechanism is shown in this close up of a crane

a)

box Cam

b)

Worm gear

c)

Pulley system

d)

Gear Train

e)

Other

10.

A pulley is an example of a:

a)

Simple Machine

b)

Book

c)

Science Tool

d)

Test Taking Strategy

11.

The picture on the right shows a pulley drive system.

If I want the rotation speed on the driven pulley to be faster, label the pulley accordingly.

12.

What is the name of the pulley system shown?

a)

Fixed pulley

b)

Movable pulley

c)

Compound pulley

d)

Open drive pulley

e)

Crossed drive pulley

13.

Snow White is using a ​ (a)   to lift the pail of water at the well.

Choose from the below words
Simple Pulley
Compound Pulley
Lever
14.

An effort of 640 newtons is applied to this pulley system. What is the load that it will lift?

a)

1280 N

b)

320 N

c)

64 N

d)

6400 N

15.

If driver pulley rotates at 90 revolutions/minute (90 rpm), what is the speed of driven pulley rotation?

a)

90 rpm

b)

600 rpm

c)

270 rpm

d)

200 rpm

16.

Which class is the lever shown in the image?

a)

1st class

b)

2nd class

c)

3rd class

d)

Not a lever

17.

Which class is the lever shown in the image?

a)

1st class

b)

2nd class

c)

3rd class

d)

Not a lever

18.

Which class is the lever shown in the image?

a)

1st class

b)

2nd class

c)

3rd class

d)

Not a lever

19.

Which of the following correctly describes the term mechanical advantage?

a)

Ratio between the input force and the output force.

b)

Ratio between the output force and the balancing force.

c)

Ratio between the output force and the input force.

d)

Ratio between the input force and the fulcrum force.