VCE Systems Engineering Past Exam Questions
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Section B, Question 7(a)Question part (a)
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a. At what stage of the systems engineering process would the student identify the constraints for their project? 1 mark
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b. Why would the student have chosen to use a brushless DC electric motor rather than a brushed DC electric motor? 2 marks
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c. A simple system of gears is used to drive the rear wheel of the bicycle, as shown in Figure 7. Gear A is attached to the motor’s shaft and has a maximum of 1000 revolutions per
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d. The 14.8 V lithium-ion battery is rated at 10 Ah. Calculate how far the electric hybrid bicycle will travel on level ground if a constant speed of 8 km/h is maintained under bat
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Question 8 (5 marks) A couple has purchased a caravan for the purpose of travelling around the country. To improve their living space, the couple modifies the caravan by adding a h
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a. If it takes 20 s to raise the caravan floor by 12 cm, calculate the maximum power required by each hydraulic jack. Assume that each jack is 100% effi cient. Show your working. U
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b. The diameter of each hydraulic jack’s cylinder piston is 30 mm. What is the oil pressure in the cylinder at the maximum rated capacity? Show your working. 3 marks MPa 2019 SYSEN
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Question 9 (3 marks) A pulley system with a mechanical advantage of 4.0 requires a force of 15 N to lift a load of 50 N. Calculate the efficiency of this pulley system. Show your w
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Question 10 (4 marks) A wheel and axle system has been set up to lift a 600 N load, as shown in Figure 9. 40 cm 12 cm effort 600 N load Figure 9
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a. On Figure 9, clearly label the wheel and the axle. 2 marks
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b. Determine the mechanical advantage of this system. Show your working. 2 marks 23 2019 SYSENG EXAM TURN OVER
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Question 11 (5 marks) A town council is considering two options for the generation of electricity to service the community: • Option 1 – A small-scale wind farm consisting of 12 wi
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