Applications of flywheels (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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Why should a flywheel have most of its mass far from the axis of rotation?
Why should a flywheel have most of its mass far from the axis of rotation?
To maximise rotational inertia
Which is NOT a main use of flywheels in industrial and transport applications?
Which is NOT a main use of flywheels in industrial and transport applications?
Generating electrical power continuously
When does an engine produce power during its cycle?
When does an engine produce power during its cycle?
Only during the power stroke
What problem is caused by uneven torque in a vehicle engine?
What problem is caused by uneven torque in a vehicle engine?
Jerky motion and unwanted vibrations
How are cylinders arranged in multi-cylinder engines to reduce torque fluctuations?
How are cylinders arranged in multi-cylinder engines to reduce torque fluctuations?
Staggered in their operation
What does regenerative braking do?
What does regenerative braking do?
Collects and stores energy from braking
What is a key advantage of flybrid systems over battery-based hybrid systems?
What is a key advantage of flybrid systems over battery-based hybrid systems?
Significantly lighter weight
What maximum rotation speed can a flybrid flywheel reach?
What maximum rotation speed can a flybrid flywheel reach?
60,000 rpm
What do production processes like sheet metal forming require?
What do production processes like sheet metal forming require?
Continuous and non-fluctuating action
What problem occurs in conveyor belts without a flywheel during power fluctuations?
What problem occurs in conveyor belts without a flywheel during power fluctuations?
Stress waves and belt damage