BTEC TRAINEE ASSESSMENT

Trainee name:
Trainee number: Group

Training year: 2020/2021 Semester Two

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Programme Number:
Engineering
Unit title Mechanical Principles
Unit number 1 BTEC Code 40950M BTI Code ESC 3111
Assignment Formative ASSIGNMENT :2 physical science principles
title
Isa Alqubaiti
Unit leader: Isa Alqubaiti Trainer Name:
Fahim Ahmed
Distribution date: 13.05.2021 Submission date: 15.05.2021 at 11:59p.m
Please note: Late assessments WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED for grading. All resubmissions must be authorised by
the lead internal verifier. Only ONE resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:
 The trainee has met initial deadlines set in the assignment, or has met the agreed deadline extension.
 The trainer considers that the trainee will be able to provide improved evidence without further guidance.
 Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated
declaration of authenticity by the trainee and assessor.
Any resubmission evidence MUST be submitted within 10 working days of receipt of results of assessment.

Trainee declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the
work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

Trainee signature: ______________________ Date: _______________________

BTEC ASSESSMENT RECORD

L/O Criteri Assessment and grading criteria Criteria Assessment
a Ref. achieve comments
d (Yes -
) (No -
X)

P3 Solve routine problems that involve static systems.

Solve routine problems that involve loaded

P4 components
LO.B
Solve routine problems accurately and non-routine
M2 problems that involve both static systems and
loaded components
Solve routine problems that involve kinetic and
P5 dynamic parameters.
Solve routine problems that involve angular
LO.C P6 parameters
Solve routine problems accurately and non-routine
M3 problems that involve dynamic systems

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 P7 Solve routine problems that involve fluid systems.

Solve routine problems that involve immersed

LO.D P8 bodies
Solve routine problems accurately and non-routine
M4 problems that involve fluid systems
LO
Solve routine and non-routine problems
B.C. D2 accurately using mechanical engineering methods.
D

Evidence checklist (To be completed by the trainee)

(Summarise evidence required, e.g. leaflet, presentation, report, Page number
etc.

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No
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 Is the work of the trainee; and

 Is not copied and pasted; and

 Is not done by someone else; and
 Any sources used in the assessment are clearly referenced
I understand that a false declaration is a form of malpractice.

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Trainee Name: Trainee ID:

Module Title Assignment Title Programme & Group No.

ASSIGNMENT :2
Mechanical Principles
physical science principles
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 Bahrain Training Institute

(Math and Science Division)

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
(CZHN8 / EDEE1) (Year 1)
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering (CZHP4 /
EDMT1) (Year 1)
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (CZHN9 /
EDME1) (Year 1)
(Mechanical Principles) (40950M) (ESC 3111)
Semester 02- 2020-2021
Formative Assignment [2] physical science principles

Instructions to the Trainee:

1. This Assignment should be done individually.
2. Attach the front sheet with the assessment.
3. Read and understand the given tasks carefully.
4. Number the tasks clearly.
5. Referencing is compulsory. Any plagiarised work will be given unsatisfactory (U)
grade.
6. Total number of pages for this assignment is 6 pages.
7. Download the exam file, solve it and upload it as PDF with your Name and ID.

Assignment brief

Q1

A flat metal plate is acted by four forces. The plate is in static equilibrium.
Calculate:

i. the horizontal component of 120 N force

ii. the vertical component of 80 N force
iii. the equilibrant force which makes the plate in
equilibrium.
iv. the angle θ of the line of action of the
equilibrant force

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 Q2

A rectangular steel bar 10 mm ×16 mm × 200 mm long extends by 0.12 mm

under a tensile force of 20 kN. Find:
i. the stress
ii. the strain
iii. the elastic modulus of the bar material

Q3

a) A diagram representing a portion of an amusement park ride is shown below. A

100kg car is launched with an initial velocity of
10 m/s at point A. It moves down a frictionless track and comes to a stop at point
D. Calculate :

i. the potential energy of the car at point A.

ii. the kinetic energy of the car immediately after it is launched
iii. the velocity of the car as it passes point B on the ride
iv. the velocity of the car as it passes point C on the ride

b) A racing car travels on a circular track of radius 600 mm. Suppose the car moves
with a constant linear speed of 18 m/s. Calculate :
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 i. the car wheel angular speed.
ii. the magnitude and direction of its acceleration

Q4

A lock gate is 8 m wide separated water at a depth of 4 m acting on one side and
fuel at depth of 10 m acting on the other side as shown in figure. Taking the relative
density of fuel as 780. Determine
i. the density of the fuel
ii. the overturning moment due to the water
iii. the overturning moment due to the fuel
iv. the resultant overturning moment.

Q5
A small block of mass 100 kg is pulled up from rest by a force 2kN as shown. If the
angle is 15 ° and height of the slope is 1.5 m so find:

i. the coefficient of friction between the block and the slope

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 ii. the work done by the force.

Q6

The input power by a machine is 100 W to lift the block to the top of the incline in
previous question in 50 s. Calculate
i. The loss power due to friction
ii. The efficiency of the pulley system
iii. What is the actual mechanical advantage of a pulley system? And explain the
effect in efficiency when you have more pulleys.

Q7

In the wind tunnel shown below, the air passes through a converging duct just prior
to the working section. The air velocity entering the converging duct is 25 m/s and
the duct has a cross-sectional area of 0.3 m 2. If the speed of flow in the working
section 75m/s, calculate the cross sectional area of the working section. Assume the
air to be incompressible.

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