Mechanisms Key Term Flashcard (20Q3O)

Front

A device that combines two or more simple machines to accomplish a task more efficiently

Back

Compound Machine

Front

The gear which transmits power and motion to the rest of the system. The input gear.

Back

Drive

Front

The member of a pair of gears to which motion and power are transmitted by the other. The output gear.

Back

Driven

Front

The ability to do work/what you need to do work?

Back

Energy

Front

A push or pull on an object in a straight line

Back

Force

Front

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another which can affect the efficiency of mechanisms.

Back

Friction

Front

A rotating machine part with cut teeth that mesh with another machine part to transmit torque and motion.

Back

Gear

Front

The ratio of the speed of the driving member of a gear train to that of the driven member. This determines the mechanical advantage and the speed of rotation.

Back

Gear Ratio

Front

A gear between the driver and the driven gear that is used to change rotational direction.

Back

Idler

Front

Something put into a system, such as resources, in order to achieve a result.

Back

Input