Forces and motions

Question 1

Name the 4 different types of motion

Answer 1

linear motion
reciprocating
Oscillating
Rotary

Question 2

what is a linear motion

Answer 2

moves something in a straight line, eg a train moving down a track

Question 3

Define a reciprocating motion

Answer 3

has a repeated up and down motion or back-and-forth motion, eg a piston or pump

Question 4

oscillating

Answer 4

has a curved backwards and forwards movement that swings on an axis or pivot point, eg a swing or a clock pendulum

Question 5

define a rotary motion

Answer 5

is where something moves around an axis or pivot point, eg a wheel

Question 6

What is the force tension

Answer 6

a pulling force eg tension in a gym cable machine

Question 7

What is the force compression

Answer 7

a pushing force

Question 8

What is the force torsion

Answer 8

a twisting force

Question 9

What is the force shear

Answer 9

forces acting across the material

Question 10

What is the force bending

Answer 10

forces at an angle to the material