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Factor of safety
Calculate factors of safety from loads and stresses, and decide whether a structure or part is safe for its intended use.
⏱ 20 min❓ 9 questions
What you'll be able to do
- ✔I can calculate a factor of safety from failure and working loads or stresses
- ✔I can work out the maximum allowable load for a required factor of safety
- ✔I can justify why different products need different factors of safety
How this works
- 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
- 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
- 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.
What's inside
9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:
- 🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.
👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.
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Curriculum: AC9TDE10K03