Chapter 3 Unit 6 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What do crank systems consist out of?
A
Crank and crankshaft
2
Q
What is an example of a simple crank system
A
Hand operated beater
3
Q
What is the use of the connecting rod?
A
A connecting rod is connected to the crank. The connecting rod goes up and down as the wheels rotate. The crankshaft is the horizontal part around which the crank turns
4
Q
What is a flywheel?
A
When the connection rod is connected near the circumference . As the slider moves back and forth connecting rod turns the wheel
