Linkages (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What are linkages in mechanical systems?
What are linkages in mechanical systems?
Systems of joined levers transmitting motion and force
How many main types of linkages do you need to understand for GCSE?
How many main types of linkages do you need to understand for GCSE?
Three
By how many degrees does a reverse motion linkage change direction?
By how many degrees does a reverse motion linkage change direction?
180 degrees
What does a push/pull linkage do to the direction of motion?
What does a push/pull linkage do to the direction of motion?
Maintains the same direction
How many levers does a push/pull linkage system use?
How many levers does a push/pull linkage system use?
Two levers
What angle does a bell crank linkage typically convert motion through?
What angle does a bell crank linkage typically convert motion through?
90 degrees
Which type of linkage is commonly used in bicycle brake systems?
Which type of linkage is commonly used in bicycle brake systems?
Bell crank
In how many ways can linkages change forces?
In how many ways can linkages change forces?
Three ways
If point B is 3x the distance from the pivot vs point C, how far does B move compared to C?
If point B is 3x the distance from the pivot vs point C, how far does B move compared to C?
Three times as far
If point B is 3x the distance from the pivot vs point C, what is the force at B compared to C?
If point B is 3x the distance from the pivot vs point C, what is the force at B compared to C?
One-third of the force
What principle shows the trade-off between force and distance in linkages?
What principle shows the trade-off between force and distance in linkages?
Force × Distance = Constant