VCE Systems Engineering Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 14(d)Question part (d)
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Question 15 Which of the following gives the characteristics of a polarised capacitor? Voltage range Type of current Capacitance range Cost A. 200–1600 V AC and DC 0.001 μF to 10 μ
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Question 16 A counterweight is often used in machines, such as the crane shown in the diagram below, to make lifting a heavy load safer and more efficient. counterweight pivot poin
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Question 17 A microphone is a type of transducer, converting one type of energy into another. Which of the following gives the correct type of input energy and output energy for a
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Question 18 Torsion can be best described as a force that A. bends. B. twists. C. shears. D. compresses.
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Question 19 The power of a DC motor that draws a current of 30 mA and is operated on a 12 V power supply is A. 0.36 W B. 2.5 W C. 3.6 W D. 360 W
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Question 20 The process of risk assessment has four common steps that should be carried out in sequential order. Which of the following gives the correct order in which to carry ou
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 67.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 51% of students · official report
Question 1 (4 marks) The speed of a car can be controlled by two processes: • Process 1 increases the speed of the car. • Process 2 decreases the speed of the car. Complete the inp
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 47.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 25% of students · official report
Question 2 (4 marks) Figure 1 below represents a small electrical circuit. The circuit has two switches, S1 and S2. Depending on the state of the switches S1 and S2, the currents I
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Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 22.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 12% of students · official report
Question 3 (4 marks) Figure 2 shows a schematic circuit diagram for a small electronic circuit. R 1 R 2 R 4 R 3 Figure 2 A partially completed printed circuit board (PCB) for the c
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Question 4 (4 marks) Figure 4 represents an electric circuit supplied with mains power. The voltage of the primary is 240 V. The winding of the primary has 1000 turns. The secondar
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 45% of available · official reportFull marks: 18% of students · official report
a. What is the name of the component labelled C in the electric circuit and what is its role in the circuit? 2 marks
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