VCE Systems Engineering Past Exam Questions
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Question 11 (4 marks) The hydraulic jack system shown in Figure 8 is filled with an incompressible oil. Piston A area 1.5 m 2 Piston B area 0.5 m2 Figure 8
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a. A downward force of 600 N is applied to Piston B. Calculate the upward force provided by Piston A. Ignore the mass of the pistons. Show your working. 2 marks N
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b. Explain the effect the presence of air bubbles would have in this hydraulic jack system. 2 marks 2021 SYSENG EXAM 20 DO NOT W R I T E N T H I S A R E A
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Question 12 (4 marks) Global warming can be defined as the long-term increase in Earth’s surface temperature. One cause of the increase is the burning of fossil fuels.
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a. Name two commonly used fossil fuels. 2 marks
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b. List two alternative energy sources, excluding geothermal energy, that are being used to replace the fossil fuels named in part a. 2 marks
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Question 13 (5 marks) Geothermal energy is used to generate electricity in some countries, but Australia is still exploring how it can be used in a commercial setting.
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a. Describe how geothermal electricity is generated. 2 marks
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b. Describe one challenge of geothermal electricity production in Australia. 2 marks
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c. Identify one other use of geothermal energy, aside from electricity production. 1 mark 21 2021 SYSENG EXAM TURN OVER d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a
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Question 14 (5 marks) Figure 9 shows an entry gate system for a household driveway. When entry is granted, the motor drives the gear system shown for a specific amount of time, whi
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b. State two advantages of using this type of system to control the entry gate. 2 marks
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