Motion and Types of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four types of motion?
A
Linear
Rotary
Reciprocating
Oscillating
2
Q
What do levers do?
A
Use mechanical advantage to make lifting or applying pressure easier
3
Q
What are the three parts of a lever? What do they mean?
A
Effort - amount of force applied by user
Fulcrum - where lever pivots
Load - Weight needed to be moved
4
Q
What is mechanical advantage?
A
The amount of help a machine gives compared to doing something with solely human effort
5
Q
What is the equation for mechanical advantage?
A
Ma = load / effort
