Gesrs, Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Describe a Rotary Motion
A
It goes in a circle or it spins
E.g. wheel, Cog & Drill Bit
2
Q
Describe a Reciprocating Motion
A
It’s when it continually goes back and forth (up and down / Left and right)
E.g. Jigsaw, Piston
3
Q
Describe a linear Motion
A
It only moves forwards in one direction
E.g. train
4
Q
Describe a oscillating motion
A
It moves from side to side in a semi-circle type shape
E.g. clock or the swinging blade trap that you have to screw your hands with massive screws in order to escape from saw.
5
Q
What is the name for the toothed wheels in a mechanism for a clock.
A
Gear Wheel
6
Q
What do you call 2 or more toothed wheels that are connected together.
A
2 gears is a simple gear train but 3 or more is a compound gear train.
