Mechanisms Review Game PLTW Robotics

What is the work effect being put into a mechanism in order to achieve a result?

• Input

• Output

What is the result of the work being produced by the mechanism?

• Input

• Output

What is it called when the output movement may be used as the input movement?

• Reciprocating

• Reversible

A twisting force is called:

• Torque

• Rotational

Movement in a circular motion is called:

• Rotary

• Oscillating

Movement in one direction in a straight line is called:

• Linear

• Oscillating

Movement that goes back and forth in a straight line is called:

• Reciprocating

• Linear

Movement that goes along an arched path that goes back and forth is called:

• Oscillating

• Reciprocating

True or False: A simple gear train with an idler is a mechanism that consists of two or more interconnected gears.

• True

• False

True or False: A chain gear is a mechanism that transmits power with parallel drive shafts.

• True

• False