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Engineering Systems and Control

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What are electronic and mechanical systems, and how are they shown with standard symbols?

Electronic and mechanical systems, the input-process-output model, and the standard symbols used in system and circuit diagrams.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on electronic and mechanical systems, the input-process-output model, common components and the standard electronic and mechanical symbols used in diagrams.
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How do mechanical systems transmit motion and force, and how is a moment calculated?

Mechanical systems: levers, the moment of a force and the principle of moments, gears and gear ratio.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on mechanical systems, covering levers, the moment of a force and the principle of moments, gears and gear ratio, with worked calculations.
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What is mechatronics, and how are mechanical, electronic and computer systems combined to control a machine?

Mechatronics: combining mechanical, electronic and computer control systems, with sensors, microcontrollers, actuators and feedback.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on mechatronics, how mechanical, electronic and computer control systems are combined with sensors, microcontrollers, actuators and feedback to control machines.
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How do pneumatic systems use compressed air to do useful work?

Pneumatic systems: compressed air, cylinders and valves, single and double acting cylinders, and the force a cylinder produces.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on pneumatic systems, how compressed air drives cylinders through valves, single and double acting cylinders, and calculating the force a cylinder produces.
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