Mechanical Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is a lever?
A
A bar that is attached to a turning point
2
Q
What is a floating pivot?
A
A pivot that isn’t attached to the card/backing
3
Q
What is a fixed pivot?
A
A pivot that is attached to the card or backing
4
Q
What is the official term for a pivot?
A
Fulcrum
5
Q
What is a linkage?
A
A mechanism used to create motion and change the direction of motion, the type of motion and the size of a force
