What is mechanical advantage? Discuss at least three examples of mechanisms where mechanical advantage occurs.

What are linkages; discuss their types and application.

What is a gear? Discuss different types of gear trains and their applications in relation to gear ratio.

Discuss the pros and cons of CAD.

Discuss the difference between closed-loop and open-loop systems and discuss how they work.

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of traditional methods of engineering design.

What is a simple machine? Discuss the types and differences between them. Provide real-life examples of the application of simple machines.

What are ICs? Discuss their structure, types, function and their role in modern electronics.

Identify this mechanism; name its parts, explain how it works and where it is used.

Discuss the difference between a pulley, a compound pulley and a tackle.

Discuss three categories of materials used in electronics. Give examples

What are plastics and how can you classify them? Give at least three examples of their applications and point to the properties that make them a suitable material for each application..