Simple mechanism and mechanical advantage Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mechanism?
A
a device that takes an input energy to outputs a different energy
2
Q
Give an example of a mechanism:
A
a lever
3
Q
What are the parts of a lever?
A
fulcrum
load
effort
4
Q
What is a load?
A
object being moved
5
Q
What is an effort?
A
force used to move the load
6
Q
What is a fulcrum?
A
part that lever pivots/turns on
7
Q
What is a force?
A
pulling/pushing action that changes the looks/movement of something
8
Q
What is mechanical advantage?
A
multiplied input force used by mechanism to make a greater output force
9
Q
In levers what does the mechanical advantage depend on?
A
length of lever
placing of the fulcrum
10
Q
What is an abbreviation for mechanical advantage?
A
MA
