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vocabulary to help study mechanisms

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driven gear   show
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energy   show
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show if the input handle can be turned in both directions for at least one full turn, the device has a reversible direction of travel. If it can only be turned in one direction, it is non-reversible  
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flow of power   show
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force   show
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show a toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of an engine and the speed of the driven parts  
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gear ratio   show
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input   show
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inverse   show
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show movement in a straight line  
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mechanical advantage   show
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show the part of a machine which contains two or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the others  
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show a swing back and forth in an arc at a regular rate  
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output   show
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show meshing is a term used to describe the proper engagement of teeth between two or more gears in a gear train  
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reciprocating   show
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rotary   show
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show the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other  
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show a push or pull in a circular direction. A twisting force  
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show the application of force that moves an object at a certain distance  
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