Types of Motions Flashcards
What is the Rotary motion?
A motion that goes around and round e.g. a bicycle wheel or the hands of a clock
What is the Oscillating motion?
A motion that goes back and forth as part of a circle e.g. a playground swing or a windscreen wiper
What is the Reciprocating motion?
A motion that travels backwards and forwards in a straight line e.g. a bicycle pump or the needle in a sewing-machine
What is the Linear motion?
A motion that travels in a straight line in one direction e.g. a train or a 100 m sprint
Define a system
A group of related parts that move or work together.
What is the input within a system?
The force or effort put in to by you or another energy source
What is the output within a system?
The outcome of an input or a process
What is the process within a system?
The change in motion,speed or direction
