Quiz 4: Energy Transmission in Mechanical Systems

1. What is energy transmission in mechanical systems?

The transfer of energy in the form of motion
The generation of electrical energy
The transfer of data
The storage of kinetic energy

2. Which of the following components is crucial for energy transmission in mechanical systems?

Gears
Capacitors
Resistors
Diodes

3. What is the purpose of a drive shaft in energy transmission?

To transmit rotational energy
To store energy
To generate heat
To convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

4. Which of the following best describes the function of a belt drive?

To transfer motion between pulleys
To generate power
To reduce friction
To increase speed

5. What is the role of a gearbox in energy transmission?

To change the speed and torque of the transmitted energy
To convert energy into motion
To store rotational energy
To transmit electrical signals

6. What type of energy does a flywheel store?

Rotational energy
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
Potential energy

7. How is energy transferred in a chain drive system?

Via interconnected links transmitting motion
Through electrical conductors
By pneumatic pressure
Through hydraulic fluid

9. Which component is used to prevent overload in energy transmission systems?

Clutch
Pulley
Belt
Shaft

10. What is the main advantage of using a differential in a mechanical system?

To allow wheels to rotate at different speeds
To store mechanical energy
To generate electrical power
To increase the speed of motion