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KS3 Design & Technology

Technical knowledge

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Mechanisms and motion12
Electronics and systems10
Structures and forces10

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1Electronics and systems

What are the three parts of a system block diagram?

  • Input, process, output
  • Sensor, motor, light
  • Start, middle, end
  • Wire, battery, fuse
2Mechanisms and motion

What is a mechanism?

  • A material used in engine production
  • A type of decorative paint or finish
  • A type of formal design drawing
  • Device that changes one motion into another
3Structures and forces

What is a structure?

  • A flat coloured drawing
  • A list of parts in a kit
  • Any moving mechanical mechanism
  • Something built to support a load
4Electronics and systems

Which is an input component?

  • Buzzer or speaker
  • Electric motor
  • LED light bulb
  • Push switch or sensor
5Mechanisms and motion

What are the four types of motion?

  • Hot, cold, fast, and slow movement
  • Linear, rotary, reciprocating, oscillating
  • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states
  • Up, down, left, and right directions
6Structures and forces

What is compression?

  • Force that bends material
  • Force that pulls or stretches
  • Force that pushes or squeezes
  • Force that twists an object

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