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STEAM Engineering
motions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rotary | moving around in a circle |
| oscillating | moving back and forth |
| reciprocal | moving back and forth in a line |
| linear | moving in a strait line one way |
| mechanism | part of a machine which contains 2 or more pieces arranged so that the motion of compelles the motion of the other |
| mechanism changes | speed direction amount type |
| force | push or pull of an object |
| torque | twisting force |
| work | application of a force that moves an object a certain distence |
| energy | ability to do work |
| input is smaller | more speed less torque |
| input is bigger | more torque less speed |
| flow of power | output shaft can turn the input shaft |
| design process | 1. define problem 2. generate concepts 3. develop solution 4. construct and test prototype 5. evaluate solution 6. present solution |