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Y10 Marble Run Mechanisms and Motion Worksheet

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a lever?

a)

A tool used to cut metal

b)

A mechanism that rotates a cam

c)

A rigid bar that pivots around a fulcrum to move a load

d)

A type of gear system

2.

What does a linkage do in a mechanism?

a)

Converts electrical energy to movement

b)

Connects multiple levers to change the motion

c)

Holds parts together with screws

d)

Increases the size of a gear

3.

What is the function of a cam?

a)

To store electrical energy

b)

To keep parts still

c)

To convert rotary motion into linear or reciprocating motion

d)

To transmit hydraulic pressure

4.

What type of motion is a wheel turning?

a)

Linear

b)

Oscillating

c)

Rotary

d)

Reciprocating

5.

What is reciprocating motion?

a)

A circular movement

b)

A back-and-forth straight-line movement

c)

A side-to-side swaying movement

d)

A continuous spinning movement

6.

Which cam shape produces a steady rise and fall motion?

a)

Eccentric cam

b)

Pear-shaped cam

c)

Snail cam

d)

Circular cam

7.

What motion does a pear-shaped cam produce?

a)

A smooth, continuous rotation

b)

A sudden drop followed by a rise

c)

It remains stationary for half a turn then gently rises and falls.

d)

Random movement

8.

What is the purpose of a design specification?

a)

To draw rough sketches of the idea

b)

To list all the materials needed

c)

To describe the exact requirements and constraints of the final product

d)

To calculate the cost of production

9.

What is a client profile in design and technology?

a)

A graph of customer sales

b)

A description of the person or group the product is being designed for

c)

A template used for drawing

d)

A list of manufacturing steps

10.

What is the purpose of a prototype?

a)

To serve as the final product

b)

To test and develop a design before full production

11.

In a class 1 lever, where is the fulcrum positioned?

a)

At one end

b)

Between the effort and the load

c)

Directly under the load

d)

Under the effort

12.

What does an oscillating motion look like?

a)

Spinning in circles

b)

Moving in a straight line

c)

Swinging side to side around a fixed point

d)

Jumping up and down

13.

Which type of cam is commonly used to produce a sudden drop in the follower?

a)

Circular cam

b)

Pear-shaped cam

c)

Snail cam

d)

Eccentric cam

14.

What is the main purpose of creating a client profile during the design process?

a)

To test the final product

b)

To select manufacturing equipment

c)

To estimate production costs

d)

To identify the needs and preferences of the target user