Pythagorean devices Flashcards

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What is a Pythagorean device?

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aka rube Goldberg device, overly complex machine which carries a simple function.

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What is a linkage?

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transfers energy from an energy source to an object

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What is transmission?

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a linkage that transfers energy from the engine to the wheels in large vehicles.

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