Y11 Mocks Flashcards
Types of linkages
-Reverse motion
-Bell crank
-Parallel motion
-Slider crank
Types of motion
-Reciprocating
-Oscillating
-Rotary
-Linear
Types of levers
Class 1 (E, P, L)
Class 2 (E, L, P)
Class 3 (P, E, L)
Environmental impacts of fossil fuels
Burning them releases CO2, (a greenhouse gas) aiding to the greenhouse affect, trapping heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
What is a technical textile
A textile developed for function rather than aesthetic
What is a smart material
Materials with physical properties that can be altered by external input such as heat, temperature, light
Smart vs Technical material
Smart - external function eg. electrical components or finishes
Technical - eg. woven in a way that is good for its function
Examples of ferrous materials
-mild steel
-stainless steel
-cast iron
Examples of non-ferrous materials
-Aluminum
-Copper
-Brass
6 Rs
Rethink
Refuse
Reduce
Reuse
Repair
Recycle
Examples of manufacturing processes
Electronics - Soldering
Metals - Broaching
Textiles - Dyeing
Polymers - vacuum forming
Timber - Seasoning