EXAM - Mechanisms & Motion

Question 1

Mechanism can be used to do what

Answer 1

Change the speed of movement
Change the distance of movement
Change the direction of movement
Decrease the effort required to move a load
Convert one type of motion into a different type of motion

Question 2

What is Linear Motion

Answer 2

This is movement in a straight line, in one direction

Question 3

Examples of Linear Motion

Answer 3

Bike
Zipline
Train

Question 4

What is reciprocating motion

Answer 4

This is movement in a straight line but going backwards and forwards

Question 5

What is Rotary motion

Answer 5

This is movement going round and round in one direction

Question 6

What is oscillating motion

Answer 6

This is movement in an arc, going back backwards and forwards

Question 7

Examples of reciprocating motion

Answer 7

Pogo stick

Sewing Machine

Question 8

Examples of Rotary motion

Answer 8

Wheel
Round About
Ferris Wheel
Hands on a clock

Question 9

Examples of Oscillating motion

Answer 9

Metronome
Swing Pendulum
Hammock
Theme Park Pirate Ship

Question 10

In lipstick. __________ motion changes to ________ motion

Answer 10

Rotary motion changes to linear motion

Question 11

In scales _________ motion changes to ___________ motion

Answer 11

Linear motion changes to rotary motion

Question 12

In a hand drill __________ motion changes to _________ motion

Answer 12

Rotary motion changes to rotary motion

Question 13

In a bicycle ___________ motion of pedals changes to ________ motion of wheels which changes to _________ motion of the bicycle

Answer 13

Rotary motion of pedals changes to rotary motion of wheels to linear motion of the bicycles