Mechcanisims Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mechanical advantage
A
A system of mechanisms that work together to make a job easier by putting less force
2
Q
What is a level one lever
A
Weight—————-pivot————-force
3
Q
What is a level two lever
A
Weight—————-force————-pivot
4
Q
What is a level three pulley
A
Force—————–Weight———–pivot
5
Q
What is a simple gear
A
A gear going in one direction
6
Q
What is a bevel gear
A
A gear where to meet at an angle to change the motion
7
Q
What is a rack and pinon gear
A
A gear that slides a long a flat surface with teeth
8
Q
What is a Cam
A
A mechanism that pushes things to the side or up and down
9
Q
What is a different type of pulley
A
Conveyer belt
