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Mechanisms Puzzle

Teacher: Mrs. Heissenbuttel
Across
A mechanism can change the ________ of a force.
Output gear is smaller than input gear, the speed will ____________.
The flow of power is _____________ only if you can make the input shaft turn by turning the output shaft.
Sits between Input and Output gear and allows them to go in the same direction.
Used in steering systems of cars to convert rotary motion of steering wheel to the side to side motion in the wheels
Rotary motion goes in a __________ direction
If the output gear is larger than the input gear the speed will _________.
Drive gear is the ...
nput Movement-rotary Output Movement-reciprocating Flow of Power-not reversible Direction of Travel-not reversiblel
A mechanism can change the amount of _______ available to do work.
Used to reduce speed and increase torque Motion is not reversible Used in a winch
Driven Gear is the...
Two or more meshed spur gears rotate in opposite directions.
Used instead of chains because they are quieter and less expensive.
Down
A mechanism can change the __________ of a movement.
Back and forth or up and down repeating motion in an arch.
Allows torque and speed to be transferred more easily over long distances...
Motion in a straight line.
Input Movement-rotary Output Movement-reciprocating Flow of power is not reversible, found on trains.
Up and down or back and forth repeated motion.
A _____________ is the part of a machine which contains two or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the others.
Gears used – Bevel Axles turn – Same direction Purpose – Wheels spin at different speeds when turning
Motion in a circle.
Gears used to change rotational motion by 90 degrees.