This page has every Mechanotechnology N3 August paper we have, from 2018 to 2021: 3 question papers and 3 memos in 16 PDFs. Files are in Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.
Mechanotechnology N3 August papers by year
Topics that come up most in Mechanotechnology N3 August
Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.
Topic Papers Average marks
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 11 Bearings 3 11 Industrial Organisation and Planning 3 10 Entrepreneurship 3 8 Cranes and Lifting Machines 3 8 Brakes 3 5 Water Pumps, Cooling and Lubrication 2 14 Material and Material Processes 2 9 Internal Combustion Engines 2 7 Power Transmission; Clutches; Coupling of Shafts 1 20
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2021 question papers and memos
August 2021
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2021 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 10 questions
What is in this paper (10 questions)
Q1
Power Transmission, Clutches and Coupling of Shafts 1.1 A 16N SPB wedge belt is fitted between an electrical motor and a hammer 19 marks
Q2
Brakes 2.1 A brake is a device operated by electromagnetic, hydraulic, air-pressure, 6 marks
Q3
Bearings 3.1 Name THREE types of loads applicable to anti-friction bearings. (3) 8 marks
Q4
Water Pumps, Cooling and Lubrication 4.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 14 marks
Q5
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5.1 A ram of a hydraulic press can exert a force of 13 000 N if a force of 250 N is 11 marks
Q6
Internal Combustion Engine 6.1 ▣ Label the different parts of a carburettor (A–C) in FIGURE 3 below. Write the 5 marks
Q7
Cranes and Lifting Machines 7.1 Briefly describe THREE advantages of the infrared signal remote control 8 marks
Q8
Material and Material Processes 8.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 8 marks
Q9
Industrial Organisation and Planning 9.1 List FIVE listening skills that can improve the effectiveness of the 12 marks
Q10
Entrepreneurship 10.1 List SIX basic qualities that an entrepreneur should have in order to stand a 9 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer all the questions. Read all the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Start each question on a new page. Use only black or blue pen. Write neatly and legibly. (8190373) -3-
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2019 question papers and memos
August 2019
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2019 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 10 questions
What is in this paper (10 questions)
Q1
Power Transmission; Clutches; Coupling of Shafts 1.1 A 16 N SPN wedge belt operates between a compressor and a 15 kW electric 20 marks
Q2
Brakes List FIVE disadvantages of an internal drum and shoe brake system. [5] 5 marks
Q3
Bearings 3.1 FIGURE 1 shows an antifriction bearing. 10 marks
Q4
Cooling and Lubrication 4.1 Give FIVE reasons for the lubrication of internal combustion engines. (5) 14 marks
Q5
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5.1 A force exerted on a cylinder develops an internal pressure of 680 kPa inside 13 marks
Q6
Internal Combustion Engines FIGURE 2 shows a component found in a combustion engine. 5 marks
Q7
Cranes and Lifting Machines 7.1 State FOUR factors to consider when choosing a steel rope. (4) 8 marks
Q8
Materials and Material Processess 8.1 State the difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. (2) 5 marks
Q9
Industrial Organisation and Planning 9.1 Discuss the purpose of requisition cards in a workplace. (3) 12 marks
Q10
Entrepreneurship 10.1 Explain entrepreneurship (3) 8 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer ALL the questions. Read ALL the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Write neatly and legibly. (8190373) -3-
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2018 question papers and memos
August 2018
Mechanotechnology N3 August 2018 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 10 questions
What is in this paper (10 questions)
Q1
Belts Drives; Chain Drives; Clutches and Couplings 1.1 You have to design a wedge belt to operate a belt conveyor, using the 19 marks
Q2
Brakes 2.1 Explain the operational principle of an electromagnetic brake system. (4) 5 marks
Q3
Bearings 3.1 Refer to the rolling elements of bearings in FIGURE 2 below. 14 marks
Q4
Water Pumps, Cooling and Lubrication 4.1 State THREE disadvantages of using a pump with internal packing. (3) 13 marks
Q5
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5.1 The volume of a hydraulic cylinder is given as 5,876 × 10 cubic metres (m ). 9 marks
Q6
Internal Combustion Engines 6.1 Briefly discuss the FOUR strokes produced by a four-stroke petrol engine. [8] 8 marks
Q7
Cranes and Lifting Machines 7.1 There are many different types of cranes. 8 marks
Q8
Material and Material Processes 8.1 Different polymers can be distinguished by means of the non-laboratory tests. 9 marks
Q9
Industrial Organisation and Planning 9.1 Describe the term capital budget. (3) 7 marks
Q10
Entrepreneurship 10.1 Briefly describe the term symbiosis as one of the factors that affect the 8 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer ALL the questions. Read ALL the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Use only BLUE or BLACK ink. Start each question on a NEW page. Write neatly and legibly. (8190373) -3- T1130(E)(J31)T
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Questions about these papers
Which years of Mechanotechnology N3 August papers are on this page? Papers from 2021, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Mechanotechnology N3 August paper? The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Are the memos included? Yes. 3 of the 3 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.
Which topics come up most in these papers? Hydraulics and pneumatics, bearings and industrial organisation and planning, based on 3 papers on this page.
