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WorksheetsMechanical Engineering Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
Mechanical engineering is a field that deals with the design and development
of objects or products that contain moveable component parts.
True
False
Gears are devices that are round in shape with a set of (a)
that interlock with another object to control the (b) or torque in an object.
Hydraulics use liquid (for example, oil) to generate a force that creates a
mechanical movement.
Which of these products use hydraulics to generate lifting forces?
Show the position of a hydraulic actuator on this bulldozer
Pulleys consist of a round (a) (or wheels) with a groove around the outer
face that allows a rope or belt to sit in it. They are used to lift an object. (b) ,
flagpoles, the rigging on sailing boats, blinds and escalators are all examples
of products that use pulleys.
Which of these are pulley systems?
Match the following
Gears
Pulleys
Hydraulics
Clocks
Car Gearbox
Wind Turbines
Bikes
Conveyor Belts
Car Jacks
Fork lifts
Read all of the text then fill in the blanks: One way that the development of gear systems has solved problems and shaped the modern world is in (a) engineering. Cars and Lorries use gears to be able to (b) the force of the engine, climb steep hills, pull heavy loads and control (c) . This has helped with personal travel and the (d) of goods.
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering is made up of a range of different subdivisions or disciplines. These different engineering disciplines have been applied to solve problems, and have shaped the modern world through different projects and products.
Mechanical engineering is one of the disciplines. It is a field that deals with the design and development of objects or products that contain moveable component parts.
Key areas of mechanical engineering include the following:
Hydraulics use liquid (for example, oil) to generate a force that creates a mechanical movement. You will often see hydraulics used on bulldozers or forklift trucks.
Gears are devices that are round in shape with a set of teeth that interlock with another object to control the speed or torque in an object. Gears have many different applications, including in turbines, vehicles, drills and wind-up clocks.
Pulleys consist of a round wheel (or wheels) with a groove around the outer face that allows a rope to sit in it. They are used to lift an object. Cranes, flagpoles, the rigging on sailing boats, blinds and escalators are all examples of products that use pulleys.
What are gears used for in mechanical engineering?
Controlling speed and torque
Generating electricity
Measuring distance
Filtering water
What does mechanical engineering involve?
Design and development of stationary objects
Design and development of objects with moveable component parts
Design and development of software applications
Design and development of chemical compounds
What are some applications of hydraulics in mechanical engineering?
Automobiles and airplanes
Bulldozers and forklift trucks
Computers and smartphones
Bicycles and skateboards
Which mechanism would a cordless hand drill use to transmit movement?
(a)
What is the name of the product shown?
(a)
What is the function of the product shown?
