plumiMechanical devices: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.5 Mechanical devices, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 9 questions on Mechanical devices, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q06 (1 mark): Part A moves 20 mm to the right. The distances between the fixed pivot and the moving pivots are the same. How far and in what direction does Part B move? A Mov
- June 2024, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): Figure 1 shows a lever to be used as part of a mechanism. The distance from point A to the fixed pivot is 80 mm. The distance from point B to the fixed pivot is
- June 2024, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): What order (class) of lever are the scissors shown in Figure 2? Figure 2 A First order B Second order C Third order [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): What type of motion best describes the action of the sewing machine needle in Figure 1 when in operation? Figure 1 A Linear B Oscillating C Reciprocating D Rota
- June 2023, Written paper, Q14 (2 marks): Describe the direction and speed of movement of part C in the gear train shown below when gear A turns clockwise. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q13.1 (1 mark): State the type of motion in Wiper arm 1. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q13.2 (2 marks): Explain the function of the connecting linkage. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q05 (1 mark): Name the type of motion represented by the symbol below. Figure 1 A Linear B Oscillating C Reciprocating D Rotary [1 mark]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): Name the identified component shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 A Cam B Gear C Lever D Pulley [1 mark]
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