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Select one or more forms of transport in this module. Some examples include: bicycles, motor cars, boats, motor cycles, buses, trucks, trains and trams.
Select one or more forms of transport in this module. Some examples include: bicycles, motor cars, boats, motor cycles, buses, trucks, trains and trams.
A student:
H1.2 differentiates between the properties and structure of materials and justifies the selection of materials in engineering applications
H2.1 determines suitable properties, uses and applications of materials, components and processes in engineering
H3.1 demonstrates proficiency in the use of mathematical, scientific and graphical methods to analyse and solve problems of engineering practice
H3.2 uses appropriate written, oral and presentation skills in the preparation of detailed engineering reports
H3.3 develops and uses specialised techniques in the application of graphics as a communication tool
H4.1 investigates the extent of technological change in engineering
H4.2 applies knowledge of history and technological change to engineering-based problems
H4.3 applies understanding of social, environmental and cultural implications of technological change in engineering to the analysis of specific engineering problems
H5.1 works individually and in teams to solve specific engineering problems and prepare engineering reports
H6.1 demonstrates skills in research and problem-solving related to engineering
H6.2 demonstrates skills in analysis, synthesis and experimentation related to engineering.
Review Questions
Review Questions
HSC Past Papers
HSC Past Papers
Text Book Revision
Text Book Revision
Historical & Society
Historical & Society
2020 - Q23
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics
2021 - Q8, Q26b
2020 - Q4, Q14
2019 - Q13
2018 - Q3, Q20
2017 - Q3, Q20, Q21, Q24
Engineering Materials
Engineering Materials
2017 - Q22
Engineering Electrical
Engineering Electrical
2018 - Q21
Communication
Communication
2020 - Q27
What was the first real bicycle?
Why did early bicycles use front wheel drive?
Why did the Old Ordinary get developed? What were its advantages and disadvantages?
Why was the Safety Bicycle such an important development?
What important development for transport devices occurred in 1888?
What is a mountain bike?
The Moulton bicycle and the Brompton folding bicycle use smaller wheels than standard bikes, what are the advantages and disadvantages of this feature?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of recumbent bicycles?
The Ford Model T is generally considered the most important car ever. Why is this so?
Why was the Mini such a revolutionary car design?
Why was Stephenson's Rocket important?
What were the advantages of the Garret locomotive?
What were Shay locomotives used for?
Why do diesel/electric trains use electricity to provide traction instead of a gearbox, like cars and trucks?
Why are newer alloy steels still desirable in bicycles?
Describe why are aluminum alloys used so extensively in bicycles?
Explain what makes carbon fibre composite frames desirable for racing bikes?
List two environmental impacts of the car?
Imagine that the car is banned tomorrow in Sydney. What would the effects be?
What would the transport solution be?
A bicycle drive system is shown below. Determine the efficiency of the drive system for the load and effort shown.
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