Power Transmission

What do modern robotics systems rely on to operate?

• Advanced chemical processes

• Fundamental mechanical principles and simple machines

• Complex biological systems

• Quantum computing

How many types of simple machines are used in power transmission in robotic systems?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is the mechanical advantage in a machine?

• The sum of input and output forces

• The ratio of the input force to the output force

• The difference between input and output energy

• The product of input and output forces

What is an inclined plane commonly used for?

• lifting heavy loads via a fulcrum

• Raising a heavy object or load

• Rotating objects

• Compressing materials

What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane equal to?

• The height of the plane divided by the length of the slope

• The length of the sloped surface divided by the change in height

• The weight of the object divided by the force applied

• The distance moved by the object divided by the force applied

What is a lever?

• A rigid body that pivots around a fixed point

• A flexible body that bends under force

• A solid body that remains stationary

• A liquid body that flows under pressure

What is a fulcrum?

• A fixed point where a lever pivots

• A flexible body that bends under force

• A solid body that remains stationary

• A liquid body that flows under pressure

What is the function of a wedge?

• To lift objects vertically

• To redirect force

• To compress materials

• To expand surfaces

Which of the following is a feature of a pulley in simple machines?

• Converts rotational motion to linear motion

• Consists of a wheel on an axle with a groove

• Has a cylindrical core with a helical feature

• Used as a fastener in robotic systems

What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley system determined by?

• The pitch of the screw

• The number of helical threads

• The ratio of sizes of the different pulleys

• The clamping force