Mechanical Components and Devices — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology C600
Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600
Mechanical Components and Devices
What you need to know
Understand the functions of mechanical devices in producing diverse movements and altering the magnitude and direction of forces.
Explain the core principles of transforming input motion and force into desired output actions.
Analyze the operation of everyday mechanical devices using an input, process, and output systems approach.
Evaluate mechanical systems designed to increase or decrease speed, or change the direction and magnitude of force and rotation.
Perform simple calculations related to mechanical system operations.
Analyze the function of specific mechanical mechanisms, including pulley systems, gear systems, levers, linkages, rack and pinion systems, and cams within everyday products.
