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Section B, Question 4(a)Question part (a)
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a. Describe a test procedure that uses a stopwatch and the notch inset into the crank to measure the rate of rotation of the crank. 3 marks Section B
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b. Draw and describe a test procedure that uses a microswitch, a battery and a lamp to measure the rate of oscillation of the crank. 3 marks o ° =) S H FE he ES @ El ? E Id I & 2 £
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Question 5 (4 marks) Asystems engineering student has designed an autonomous drone system. The drone is expected to deliver packages of up to 2 kg mass to the front doors of proper
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a. Outline two evaluation criteria for the mechanical and/or electronic aspects of the drone 2 marks
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b. Describe a testing method for the system to match the evaluation of one of the criteria outlined in part a. 2 marks Section B
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a. In the space provided below, design a compound gear mechanism of four gears (A, B, C, D) according to the specifications below, indicating the input and output gears clearly. +
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b. Calculate the output rotation speed, assuming an input rotation speed of 150 rpm. 1 mark 3
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Question 7 (3 marks) Mark wants to use a pulley mechanism to lift a load of 60 N by 2 m. If he needs to move the pulley rope by 5 m and apply an effort of 30 N to achieve this, wha
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Question 8 (5 marks) Figure 5 shows a lever system. Ld e & @ £ 6m 1m c s Figure 5 3 a. Identify the type of lever. Explain your answer. 2 marks ie o [=] Question 8 continues on the
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b. Calculate the minimum effort required to lift the load. Show your working. 2 marks Page 18 0f 28 Section B
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c. Calculate the mechanical advantage of the lever system. 1 mark
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Question 9 (10 marks) Anew system for a potato chip factory that will open individual bags, allow chips to be poured in, and close the bags for sealing is to be built. A decision n
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