Pre/Post Test Unit 10

 

  1. A _________ refers to a robot’s ability to move in a single independent direction of motion.
    1. Range of Motion
    2. Degree of Freedom
    3. Linear Path
    4. Axis of Rotation
  2. A _______ load is the name for an instantaneous spike of loading on a mechanical system.
    1. Impact
    2. Acceleration
    3. Compression
    4. Shock
  3. The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism is _____.
    1. Mechanical advantage
    2. Torque
    3. Moment
    4. Power
  4. What is the factor of safety of a 100 lb robot lifting a 15 lb force and it was designed to handle 20 lbs.?
    1. 0.75
    2. 1.33
    3. 5.0
    4. 6.67
  5. What type of gearing is typically used on a linear slide?
    1. Helical
    2. Worm
    3. Bevel
    4. Rack and Pinion
  6. Which of the following is not a type of degree of freedom?
    1. Twisting
    2. Linear movement
    3. Rotation
    4. Bending
  7. If an input force is applied to a link on a linkage, it is called the _____ link.
    1. Fixed
    2. Input
    3. Driven
    4. Control
  8. What is the most important consideration when designing a lifting mechanism?
    1. Object orientation
    2. Size Limitations
    3. Elevation required
    4. Complexity
  9. What is it called when a designer adds elastic tubing to a lifting mechanism to lift the load?
    1. Load balancing
    2. Passive assistance
    3. Motor balancing
    4. Mechanical advantage
  10. Which of the following would not be used to counterbalance a lifting mechanism?
    1. Motors
    2. Extra metal
    3. Elastic Tubing
    4. Springs 

 

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