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PLTW POE Unit 1 Review Questions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

What is the definition of isometric?

a)

A method of projection in which a 3D object is presented by a drawing having all three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale.

b)

A rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum.

c)

The structure of or the relationship of the parts in a machine, or in a construction or process comparable to a machine.

d)

The turning effect of a force about a point equal to the magnitude of the force times the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action from the force.

2.

What is the definition of lever?

a)

A method of projection in which a 3D object is presented by a drawing having all three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale.

b)

A rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum.

c)

The structure of or the relationship of the parts in a machine, or in a construction or process comparable to a machine.

d)

The turning effect of a force about a point equal to the magnitude of the force times the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action from the force.

3.

What is the definition of mechanism?

a)

A method of projection in which a 3D object is presented by a drawing having all three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale.

b)

A rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum.

c)

The structure of or the relationship of the parts in a machine, or in a construction or process comparable to a machine.

d)

The turning effect of a force about a point equal to the magnitude of the force times the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action from the force.

4.

What is the definition of moment?

a)

A method of projection in which a 3D object is presented by a drawing having all three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale.

b)

A rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum.

c)

The structure of or the relationship of the parts in a machine, or in a construction or process comparable to a machine.

d)

The turning effect of a force about a point equal to the magnitude of the force times the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action from the force.

5.

What is the definition of pitch?

a)

Distance between adjacent threads in a screw.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

6.

What is the definition of pulley?

a)

Distance between adjacent threads in a screw.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

7.

What is the definition of resistance force?

a)

Distance between adjacent threads in a screw.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

8.

What is the definition of screw?

a)

Distance between adjacent threads in a screw.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

9.

What is the definition of simple machine?

a)

Any of various elementary mechanisms including the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the inclined plane, the wedge, and the screw.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

10.

What is the definition of sprocket?

a)

A toothed wheel whose teeth engage the links of a chain.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

11.

What is the definition of static equilibrium?

a)

A condition where there are no net external forces acting upon a particle or rigid body and the body remains at rest or continues at a constant velocity.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

12.

What is the definition of technical communication?

a)

Creating, designing, and transmitting technical information so that people can understand it easily and use it safely, effectively, and efficiently.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

13.

What is the definition of torque?

a)

A force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

14.

What is the definition of wedge?

a)

A substance that tapers to a thin edge and is used for splitting, raising heavy bodies, or for tightening by being driven into something.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.

15.

What is the definition of wheel and axle?

a)

Two different sized circular objects that are attached together and turn as one.

b)

A type of lever that is a wheel with a groove in its rim, which is used to change the direction or multiply a force exerted by a rope or cable.

c)

Impeding effect exerted by one material object on another.

d)

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, forming the path and pitch.