WorksheetsBuild with V5 Motor Groups
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a motor group?
a)
A single motor
b)
A group of gears
c)
A chain and sprocket system
d)
Two motors working together
2.
How are motors in a motor group mechanically connected?
a)
Both motors share the same chain and sprocket system
b)
Both motors share the same drive shaft
c)
Both motors have wheels on the same side of the drivetrain
d)
Both motors share the same gear set
3.
Why is the direction of motor spin important in a motor group?
a)
To increase the power of the motor group
b)
To make the robot turn
c)
To make the robot move faster
d)
To ensure the motors do not fight against each other
4.
In a motor group, if the two motors are facing each other, what needs to be done to the spin of one motor?
a)
It needs to be stopped
b)
It needs to be decreased
c)
It needs to be reversed
d)
It needs to be increased
5.
In a motor group, if the two motors are facing in the same direction, what needs to be done to the spin of both motors?
a)
One motor needs to spin faster than the other
b)
They need to spin in opposite directions
c)
They need to spin in the same direction
d)
One motor needs to spin slower than the other
6.
How can a motor be reversed within a motor group in VEXcode V5?
a)
By changing the motor's physical orientation
b)
It cannot be reversed
c)
It can be done when adding the motor group as a device
d)
By changing the motor's gear ratio
7.
What is the purpose of adding another motor to a custom VEX V5 Robot?
a)
To make the robot slower
b)
To decrease the power
c)
To make the robot lighter
d)
To increase the power
8.
Which of the following methods can be used to mechanically connect two motors in a motor group?
a)
Both motors share the same chain and sprocket system
b)
Both motors have wheels on the same side of the drivetrain
c)
Both motors share the same gear set
d)
Both motors share the same drive shaft
9.
What is the correct spin direction for the driven gear attached to the right side of a robot arm when lifting the arm?
a)
No spin
b)
Counterclockwise
c)
Clockwise
d)
Both clockwise and counterclockwise
10.
What is the correct spin direction for the driven gear attached to the left side of a robot arm when lifting the arm?
a)
Both clockwise and counterclockwise
b)
Counterclockwise
c)
Clockwise
d)
No spin
11.
When would motor groups be helpful?
a)
When you want to lift heavy objects with your robot
b)
When you want to program your drivetrain
c)
When you want to go faster with your robot
d)
When your robot navigation requires different turns
12.
What are the principles of mechanical advantage useful for?
a)
Traveling long distances
b)
Moving at high speeds
c)
Lifting heavy objects
d)
Reducing the force required
13.
When would a second motor be necessary for a swing arm?
a)
When the arm needs to lift a heavy object
b)
When the arm needs to move at high speed
c)
When the arm needs to reduce the force required
d)
When the arm needs to travel a long distance
14.
What type of arms require two motors?
a)
Double swing arm
b)
Single swing arm
c)
Four-bar
d)
Six-bar and double-reverse four bar
15.
What can a four motor drivetrain allow you to do?
a)
Lift heavy objects
b)
Move at high speeds
c)
Travel long distances
d)
Go faster, climb steeper, and push more with your robot
16.
What is the limitation of a 4-Motor Drivetrain device?
a)
Limits robot turns to pivot turns
b)
Limits robot speed
c)
Limits robot lifting capacity
d)
Limits robot distance traveled
17.
What type of turn does a skid-steer robot use?
a)
Pivot turns
b)
Drag turns
c)
All of the above
d)
Arc turns
18.
When is a pivot turn helpful?
a)
When the robot needs to turn in place
b)
All of the above
c)
When the robot needs to navigate around obstacles
d)
When the robot needs to line up with a game piece
19.
When is a drag turn helpful?
a)
All of the above
b)
When the robot needs to turn in place
c)
When the robot needs to line up with a game piece
d)
When the robot needs to navigate around obstacles
20.
When is an arc turn helpful?
a)
All of the above
b)
When the robot needs to line up with a game piece
c)
When the robot needs to navigate around obstacles
d)
When the robot needs to turn in place
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