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Unit B Test

Section A. Multiple Choice Questions (8 marks)

Directions: Place the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.
1. The best definition of a mechanical system is:
(a) a group of physical parts that work separately in order to complete a task
(b) a group of mechanical parts working independently to complete a task
(c) a group of physical parts that interact with each other in order to complete a task

2. The following are three statements used to describe work.

I. Work is done only if an object moves through a distance.
II. Work is done only if energy is transferred from one form to another.
III. Work is done only if a force is applied.
Which of the three statements are true?
(a) I only
(b) I and II only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II, and III

3. The metric unit for force is:

(a) gram (g)
(b) newton (N)
(c) litre (L)
(d) kilogram (kg)

4. In which of the following situations does an object have both kinetic and potential energy?
(a) A plane is flying at the height of 3 km.
(b) A rock is perched at the top of a cliff.
(c) A puck slides across the ice.
(d) A book rests on a shelf.

5. The correct statement regarding mass and weight is:

(a) Weight is the force of gravity on an object, and mass is the amount of matter the
object contains.
(b) Mass and weight are two terms used to describe the same thing.
(c) Your weight will not change regardless of which planet you are on, but your mass will.
(d) Your mass and weight will change for each planet you are on.

6. Which of the following devices produces an ideal mechanical advantage greater than 1?
(a) hockey stick
(b) baseball bat
(c) garden rake
(d) pliers
7. Which type of simple machine could a nail be classified as?
(a) wheel and axle
(b) lever
(c) wedge
(d) inclined plane

8. Which of the following is an example of a first-class lever?

(a) baseball bat
(b) broom
(c) nutcracker
(d) pliers

Section B. Matching Questions (6 marks)

Directions: Match the vocabulary words in Column 1 with the choices in Column 2.

Column 1 Column 2
Vocabulary Words Choices
9.contact force B. Fout/Fin

10. wedge D. heat

11. MA of a lever E. lubricant

12. weight G. friction

13. work done by friction I. inclined plane that penetrates an object

14. increases efficiency J. action-at-a-distance force

Section C. Questions with Written Answers (27 marks)

15. Determine the mechanical advantage of a car jack that uses an input force of 30 N and provides
an output force of 600 N. (3 marks)

16. What is the Work required to lift a 1200 kg car, 12 metres in the air? (3 marks)
17. Draw a diagram of a pair of pliers. Label the location of the input force, output force, and
fulcrum, and make a statement about the IMA of this simple machine. (3 marks)

18. Draw an example of a pulley system that has a mechanical advantage of 2. Label where the
input and output forces are applied, and describe the direction of the input force in relation to
the output force. (3 marks)

19. Choose one of the three non-mechanical systems below. Identify two components of the
system, and describe the roles they perform. (3 marks)
• library system
• school system
• legal system

20. Explain what mass production is, and identify two advantages of this means of production.
(3 marks)
21. Robots have replaced human workers in many locations of a car assembly line. Defend this
decision in terms of safety, cost, and efficiency. (4 marks)