GCSE engineering AQA:past paper
3,Updated
The list below shows a range of different polymers identify the thermosetting polymers A Acrylic B Epoxy
C Melamine D Nylon E Polycarbonate F Polystyrene - correct answer B Epoxy
C Melamine
Which one of the following materials is manufactured from layers of timber, bonded together with an
adhesive?
A Ceramic B Medium Density Fibre board C Nylon D Plywood - correct answer D Plywood
What is the name of the force that opposes the forward motion of an aircraft through the air? - correct
answer Drag
Shade one circle that gives the name of the process described below. High pressure and temperature
are used to make products from metal powder.
A Die casting B Etching C Fused deposition D Sintering - correct answer D Sintering
Figure 2 shows a mass-produced aluminium tray.The tray has been made using a... - correct answer a
press forming process
Figure 2 shows a mass-produced aluminium tray.The moulds used in the process are usually made from..
- correct answer high carbon steel because the mould material needs to be very hard.
A steel bracket is to be used in a garden. Name a suitable surface finish that could be applied to the
bracket - correct answer Paint
Give three reasons why a surface finish might be applied to a bracket - correct answer • Prevent
corrosion.
