Quiz about Solar Car Design

Question 1

Which one of these processes is the main source of energy within the Sun?

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nuclear fusion fuels the sun's energy by fusing lighter hydrogen nuclei into a heavier helium nucleus

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the sun has geothermal energy

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nuclear fission fuels the sun's energy by breaking down heavier nuclei into smaller ones

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none of the above, the sun simply has an infinite source of energy reserve

Question 2

Select all the horizontal forces involved when the solar car moves forward at a constant speed.

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force of motor

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friction

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drag

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weight

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contact force with ground

Question 3

Select all the vertical forces when the solar car is moving forward at a constant speed.

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contact force with ground

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weight (force of gravity)

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acceleration

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mass

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friction

Question 4

Part B is called...

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axle

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motor

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bearings/bushing

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drive gear

Question 5

Part D is called...

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motor

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drive gear

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battery pack

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solar panel supports

Question 6

The function of part E...

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supports the solar panel and attaches the solar panel to the car

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to make the car aerodynamic

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allows the axle to spin

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provides energy to the motor

Question 7

Two functions of part A are...

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to attach the wheels and axles to the chassis

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to allow the axle to spin

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to provide energy to the motor

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to support the solar panel and attach the solar panel to the car

Question 8

The function of part H is...

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the frame/body of your car which all parts are attached

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to provide solar energy to motor

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to allow the axle to spin

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to reduce friction

Question 9

Part F provides ____ to the motor which provides ____ to the gears which creates _____ to move the solar car forward (note: SE stands for solar energy)

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SE, KE, a force

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KE, SE, friction

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KE, SE, a force

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SE, KE, friction

Question 10

What forces need to be reduced in order to engineer an energy-efficient speed car? (choose multiple)

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friction

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weight

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drag

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acceleration

Question 11

Approximately how much distance can an average solar car can reach when using a fully charged battery (without recharging)?

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300km

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100km

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150km

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50km

Question 12

Several students want to design and build a solar-powered car. They have chosen a design. Which of the following should they do next to follow an engineering design process?

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Build a prototype of the car.

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Sell the design to a car company.

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Research the demand for solar-powered

cars.

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Use the design to mass-produce solar-powered

cars.

Question 13

The development of computer simulations to model and test bridge designs has improved the safety of new bridges. Which of the following statements best explains why computer simulation has improved the safety of new bridges?

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Design flaws can be identified and

corrected before construction.

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Materials can be tested for defects

before being purchased.

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Plans can be sent electronically to

other engineers for their review.

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D.

Multiple types of building materials

can be incorporated in one design.

Question 14

Before releasing a newly designed video game to the public, the developer distributes the game to a few hundred people free of charge. After playing the game, the people complete a survey and return it to the developer. What part of the engineering design process does this scenario represent?

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testing and evaluation

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redesign

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selection of a solution

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construction of prototypes

Question 15

Many types of models are used throughout the design process to help engineers create, develop, test, evaluate, and explain solutions. An automobile company is ready to test a new, full-size, fully operational model. This type of model is called a

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prototype.

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mockup.

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scaled system.

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control system.

Question 16

During which of the following steps of the engineering design process would an engineer most likely use the Internet?

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researching the problem

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identifying the problem

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constructing a prototype

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selecting the best solution

Question 17

The development of computer simulations to model and test bridge designs has improved the safety of new bridges. Which of the following statements best explains why computer simulation has improved the safety of new bridges?

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Design flaws can be identified and corrected before construction.

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Materials can be tested for defects before being purchased.

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Plans can be sent electronically to other engineers for their review.

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Multiple types of building materials can be incorporated in one design.

Question 18

What is another name for a solar panel?

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photovoltaic panel

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photon

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heliostat

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photon panel

Question 19

A solar panel or PV panel creates energy by:

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energizing excess electrons to move through a wire

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turning a turbine

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heating water to create steam

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heating up silicon material

Question 20

Tiny packets of energy that come from the sun are called:

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photons

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rays

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protons

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electrons

Question 21

The sun is best suited for solar use in what part of the world?

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The Netherlands

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It is the same throughout

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the United States

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Saudi Arabia

Question 22

A solar panel is made up of what type of material?

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silicon

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copper

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plastic

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gold

Question 23

Electricity is the movement of:

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electrons

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atoms

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photons

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protons

Question 24

Solar energy is not as effective in countries such as Belgium because:

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there are fewer than 70 full days of sunlight per year

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the wind blows away all the suns rays in the summer months

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we have 4 seasons (summer, fall, winter, spring)

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Frosty the snowman needs a cold place to live

Question 25

Does the size and inclination of the solar panel affect how much sunlight is taken in?

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Yes

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No

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It depends if the panel is made from something else

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Yes, no, maybe so

Question 26

Is solar energy a renewable or a non-renewable source of power?

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Renewable

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Non-renewable

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Half/Half of both

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Neither

Question 27

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into:

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Electricty

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Heat

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Motion

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Light

Question 28

What is the main reason why we all don't use solar energy?

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On cloudy days we would need backup or storage systems which is expensive and some areas so not receive sun

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They don't work at night

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They can't be transported to many places

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They are exclusive to only certain countries

Question 29

Which color has the longest wavelength?

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red

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violet

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white

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blue

Question 30

A form of energy with wavelengths that are shorter than visible light. You cannot see this or feel this until after the rays have caused damage.

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ultraviolet

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infrared

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visible light

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all three mentioned

Question 31

Sun burn is caused by this

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ultraviolet

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infrared

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visible light

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all three mentioned

Question 32

Damage to your eyes can be caused by this high frequency radiation

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ultraviolet

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infrared

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visible light

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all three mentioned

Question 33

Which color listed below has the highest frequency?

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blue

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white

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yellow

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red

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orange

Question 34

How does the energy from the sun arrives on the earth?

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by a process called radiation

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by a process called convection

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by a process called conduction

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none of the above

Question 35

Radiation is a process of energy transfer which requires the presence of a

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nothing, it can pass through empty space

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medium (such as air or an other fluid) between two objects

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objects must be in contact with each other

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none of the above

Question 36

Why are solar panels placed at an angle?

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the solar panels are more productive when the sun's rays are perpendicular to their surfaces

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the solar panels are more productive when they are flat and faces the sky straight up

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the solar panels are more productive when the sun's rays are falling on the surface at an acute angle

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the solar panels are more productive when they are placed perpendicular to the surface

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