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Introduction To Engineering - 7

Subject : engineering
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1. A lever in which the fulcrum is at one end - and the effort is at the other end






2. Models that function and look like the finished product but are usually hand- built






3. When a machine multiplies the effort being used






4. Shows what a product will look like when it is produced






5. An inclined plane which is wrapped around a cylinder






6. Ways of overcoming difficulties






7. A bar or rod that tilts on a pivot - or fulcrum






8. Two wheels that intermest at an angle to change the direction of rotation - also altering speed and force if necessary






9. Energy of position






10. Describes the limitations and requirements of the project's solution






11. The study of how human beings best interact with technology






12. Toothed wheels that intermesh with other toothed wheels to transmit motion and force are






13. The development of something completely new






14. Come in a variety of sizes with their teeth straight or curved and inclined at a variety of angles






15. A wheel that meshes with a sliding toothed bar - converting rotary motion to reciprocating (to- and- fro)






16. Provides direction for the work of the designer






17. Machines are used to make work easier. How does a machine accomplish this?






18. Provides problem clarification and specification






19. The energy of motion






20. Seeks to meer our needs and wants and to extend our capabilities






21. The generation of ideas for solutions






22. A bar or rod that tilts on a pivot - or fulcrum - used to overcome a resistance or to raise a weight when force is applied is a






23. A machine in which a lever rotates around a fixed point






24. The force (push or pull) used to do work






25. A lever in which the fulcrum is between the effort and the load






26. The process of how solutions to problems are developed is






27. The English unit of measuring work






28. The ability to do work






29. A fixed wheel with a rope or chain that is attached to a load - used to change the direction of a force or to lift heavy objects - is a






30. A wheel fixed to a support with a rope that is run over the wheel to change the direction of a force applied to the rope






31. The improvement of things already invented






32. Operational models used to test the mechanical or electrical systems






33. Provides a structure for thinking and doing






34. Energy may change form but the amount of energy remains the same






35. When generating ideas for a solution to a problem - it is important to do which of the following in order to effectively and visually communicate these ideas for use in construction drawings?






36. When designing a solution to a problem - a problem solver should always






37. A shaft with a screw thread that meshes with a toothed wheel to alter the direction of motion - and change the speed and force






38. The scientific formula for work is






39. A guide to help make problem solving in technology more effective






40. A system of pulleys that consists of one rope wound around two separate sets of pulley - each of which is free to rotate independently on the same axle






41. Consists of an endless chain looped around three pulleys






42. Work divided by time






43. The force applied to a lever






44. Force times distance






45. A force that opposes motion






46. The weight or resistance on a lever






47. The amount of effort needed to raise a load by using a pulley system is determined by






48. Involves the effort you put in and the distance over which you maintain the effort






49. More than one pulley working together






50. Changes and improvements made to products already invented are






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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