1) Match the mechanical engineering terms on the left with their correct meanings on

the right.

Terms:
1. Torque
2. Friction
3. Load
4. Tension
5. Dynamics
6. Thermal Expansion
7. Fatigue
8. Stress
9. Efficiency
10. Leverage

Definitions/Uses:
A. ( ) The use of a tool or mechanical advantage to increase the force applied to
another object.
B. ( ) The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
C. ( ) The tendency of matter to change in shape, area, and volume in response to a
change in temperature.
D. ( ) The branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action
of forces.
E. ( ) The ratio of the useful work performed by a machine or in a process to the total
energy expended.
F. ( ) The state of being stretched tight, particularly in materials being pulled.
G. ( ) The internal force per unit area within materials that arises from externally
applied forces.
H. ( ) Weakening of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads.
I. ( ) The weight or force that is supported by something, such as a structure or
machine.
J. ( ) A measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis.
2) Complete the sentences with the correct mechanical engineering terms provided
below.

Terms:
- Torque
- Friction
- Load
- Tension
- Dynamics
- Thermal Expansion
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Efficiency
- Leverage

Sentences:
1. To ensure a bolt is tightened to specification, the mechanic adjusted the _________
appropriately.
2. _________ between moving parts is a critical factor in the design of mechanical
systems to minimize wear.
3. Bridges are often engineered to support heavy _________ without losing their
structural integrity.
4. Cables in bridges experience _________ as they support the structure’s weight.
5. Understanding the _________ of a vehicle during an accident is crucial for enhancing
safety features.
6. _________ must be considered when designing railway tracks to accommodate
seasonal temperature variations.
7. Metal parts subject to cyclic loading might suffer from _________, which could lead
to failure over time.
8. Calculating the _________ in structural beams is essential to prevent structural
failures.
9. Designing an engine that maximizes _________ involves reducing unnecessary
energy losses.
10. Increasing the length of a lever improves _________, assisting in lifting heavier
objects with less effort.

3) Change into negative and interrogative:

Affirmative:
Engineers often calculate stress to design safer structures.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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Affirmative:
The machine uses high torque to achieve its performance.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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Affirmative:
This system applies dynamics to improve control.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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Affirmative:
Materials undergo thermal expansion when heated.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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Affirmative:
The use of leverage simplifies complex tasks.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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Affirmative:
Friction can cause significant wear in mechanical systems.
Negative:
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Interrogative:
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