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WorksheetsVEX Parts Intro
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 42mins
What is the name of this part?
C-channel
Space
Rubber shaft collar
Bearing flat
What is the name of these parts?
Shaft collar
Bearing flat
Spacer
Washers
What is the name of this part?
Shafts
Screws
Fasteners
Bolts
What is the name of this device?
Shaft
Screw driver
C-channel
Collar
What is one of the purposes of this part?
To reduce friction between parts for smooth motion
To keep screws from falling off
To control wheel speed
To attach the battery to the brain of the robot
What is the name of this part?
Thick Washer
Smart Motor
Star Drive Screw
High Strength Shaft Adapter
What is the name of this part?
Low Profile Nut
Brain
Shaft
Shaft Collar Retainer
What is the name of this part?
Star Drive Screw
Standoff
Travel Tire
Rubber Shaft Collar
The point through which the whole weight of the body acts is called
Inertial Point
Center of gravity
Centriod
Central point
What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?
Lower the center of gravity
Raise the center of gravity
Increase the height of the object
Shorten the base of the object
If a person loses balance and he leans forward beyond his Center of Gravity, he will _________________.
be able to return to his original position (standing)
fall down/trip
The Eiffel Tower is a sturdy structure because it has a wide base which means __________________.
It has a high Center of Gravity.
It has a low Center of Gravity.
Why is learning about the Center of Gravity important?
It helps us know if a building is sturdy or not.
It helps us know that objects at rest remain at rest.
It helps us know how to balance objects.
Center of gravity is usually located where
more weight is concentrated
less weight is concentrated
less mass is concentrated
more mass is concentrated
