WorksheetsEduqas DT section 4
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is motion?
A force that pulls objects together
An object moving its position over time
A mechanism that controls forces
A system that produces output force
How is force measured?
In kilograms (kg)
In meters per second (m/s)
In newtons (N)
In revolutions per minute (rpm)
What does a mechanical system do with an input force?
It stops the force
It ignores the force
It produces an output force
It measures the force
What type of motion follows the path of a circle?
Linear
Oscillating
Reciprocating
Rotary
Which type of motion is described as back-and-forth in a straight line?
Rotary
Linear
Oscillating
Reciprocating
What is the primary function of a lever in a mechanical system?
To convert rotary motion to linear motion
To control and change motion
To increase speed
To decrease friction
What is a spur gear?
A gear with a smooth surface
A gear with teeth around the edge
A gear with a flat surface
A gear with a spiral shape
What happens when a smaller gear turns a bigger gear?
The smaller gear stops
The bigger gear turns faster
It's called a pinion
The gears rotate in the same direction
What is the function of a cam and follower in a mechanical system?
To convert linear motion to rotary motion
To change rotary motion to back-and-forth motion
To increase speed
To decrease force
What is the purpose of a belt drive in a mechanical system?
To change direction of motion
To separate input and output shafts by a greater distance
To convert linear motion to rotary motion
To decrease speed
What does RPM stand for?
