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8 marksThe Engineering Design Process and Principles

CAPE Building and Mechanical Engineering Drawing Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)

Figure 5 shows preliminary design ideas for a folding ladder with two steps.

Complete the design of the ladder using freehand sketches to illustrate and detail your answer.

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  1. 6(b)Explain your choice of material for use on the ladder.[2 marks]
  2. 6(c)Explain how the ladder would be manufactured.[3 marks]
  3. 6(d)Show details of how the steps will be connected to the frame of the ladder.[2 marks]
  4. 6(e)Explain how the ladder will be able to fold.[2 marks]
  5. 6(f)List THREE safety precautions that should be recommended for using the ladder.[3 marks]

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