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POE End of Term 2 (Mechanical Efficiency, Pulley, Gears)

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does this image represent?

a)

A pulley

b)

A wedge

c)

A lever

d)

A wheel and axle

2.

What term is used to describe the object that is being moved by a machine?

a)

pulley

b)

effort

c)

fulcrum

d)

load

3.

What is this part of pulley?

a)

Axle

b)

Groove

c)

Rope

d)

Wheel

4.

What is this part of pulley?

a)

Axle

b)

Groove

c)

Rope

d)

Wheel

5.

What is this part of pulley?

a)

Axle

b)

Groove

c)

Rope

d)

Wheel

6.

Identify the type of pulley seen in the image.

a)

fixed pulley

b)

movable pulley

c)

compound pulley

7.

Identify the type of pulley

a)

Fixed

b)

Moveable

c)

Block and Tackle or pulley system

8.

How do fixed pulleys make work easier?

a)

they change the direction of a force

b)

they change the amount of force required

c)

the distance over which the force is applied

d)

the measurement of an object

9.

Which of the following is a good definition for a pulley?

a)

a simple machine that uses a grooved rope to move a load

b)

a simple machine that uses a rod, fulcrum. load and effort to move things

c)

a simple machine that uses a rope, chain, or belt

10.

Which of the following is an example of a pulley?

a)

flag pole

b)

see saw

c)

jump rope

11.

It's easier to lift heavy objects with a double-pulley system because:

a)

The effort force is twice as much as the resistance force.

b)

The effort force is one-half as much as the resistance force.

c)

The effort force is three times as much as the resistance force.

d)

The resistance force and effort force are equal.

12.

Look at the pulley systems shown here. Which one or one(s) will provide the greatest mechanical advantage?

a)

A and B

b)

B and C

c)

C and D

d)

D and E

13.
When speed increases, what happens to the value of torque?
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays constant
14.

Which direction will the driven gear in a meshed (mating) gear train turn if the driver is turning to the right

a)

to the left

b)

to the right

c)

they wont turn

15.
When speed decreases, what happens to the value of torque?
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays constant
16.

A gear ratio is calculated by which of the following?

a)

Teeth of gear output : teeth of gear input

b)

gear shape input : gear shape output

c)
Speed : torque
17.
What is the function of the smaller gear?
a)
Makes the output gear turn slower
b)
Makes the output gear turn faster
c)
Makes the larger gears turn in opposite directions.
d)
Makes the larger gears turn in the same direction.
18.

What is the gear ratio of this setup?

a)

1 : 1

b)

1.4 : 1

c)

0.71 : 1

19.
Which gear train would you use to ride up a hill?
a)
A
b)
B
20.

If we have a gear ratio of 0.5:1, there is increased:

a)

speed

b)

torque

21.

Find the total gear ratio of the given simple gear train? A is the input gear.

a)

5:1

b)

1:2

c)

4:1

d)

3:1

22.

Find the gear ratio of the given simple gear train? A is the input gear.

a)

5:1

b)

0.5:1

c)

4:1

d)

3:1

23.
In this gear train, the middle gear is considered an _______ gear
a)
Idler
b)
Input
c)
Output
24.

If you need to move fast, then

use a smaller _______ gear and a larger________ gear.

a)

driver : driven

b)

driven : driver

c)

idler : input

d)

gear train

25.

What do we call the gear connected to the input power source, such as a motor?

a)

Driven Gear

b)

Bigger Gear

c)

Smaller Gear

d)

Driver Gear

26.
If the Voltage is increased and the resistance stays the same, Current will
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Not enough info
27.
If the Voltage stays the same and Resistance is increased, Current will 
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Not enough info
28.
What is current measured in?
a)
Ω (Ohms)
b)
V (Volts)
c)
A (Amps)
d)
W (Watts)
29.
What is resistance measured in?
a)
Ω (Ohms)
b)
V (Volts)
c)
A (Amps)
d)
W (Watts)
30.
What is the unit of power?
a)

Ohms

b)
Volts
c)
Amps
d)

Watts

31.

Identify this electronic testing tool

a)

GPS Tracker

b)

Jump Wire

c)

Multimeter

d)

Breadboard

32.
If the battery produced 12.6 Volts and what would be the current flow be for a 6 Ohm resistor
a)
2.1 Amps
b)
2.4 Amps
c)
1.71 Amps
d)
15 Amps
33.
What voltage is needed to cause a 2A current flow through a 10Ω resistor?
a)
5V
b)
0.2V
c)
20V
d)
200V
34.
What resistance is needed to cause a 20A current flow because of a 100V battery?
a)
0.2Ώ
b)
2000Ώ
c)
120Ώ
d)
35.

What are the main components of a multimeter?

a)


display, temperature detector, and rotating knob

b)


Display, rotating dial, ranges, test probes

c)

Electricity detector, humidity identifier, and resistance scale

d)


Test probes, display, voltage regulator, and ranges

36.

What is a breadboard?

a)

A type of skateboard used for bread delivery

b)

A board game involving bread pieces

c)

A device used for prototyping electronics.

d)

A type of cutting board used for bread

37.

How are components connected on a breadboard?

a)

By screwing them onto the board

b)

By gluing them onto the board

c)

By connecting them with wires outside the board

d)

By inserting their leads into the holes on the board.

38.

What is the advantage of using a breadboard?

a)

Difficult to troubleshoot circuits

b)

Requires specialized tools

c)

Limited space for components

d)

Easy prototyping and testing of electronic circuits without soldering.