5 Questions
What term is commonly applied to artificial devices employing engines or motors?
Machines
Which type of power can drive machines according to the text?
Wind and water
What did Renaissance natural philosophers identify as elementary devices that put a load into motion?
Six simple machines
What do modern machines consist of, as mentioned in the text?
Structural elements, mechanisms, and control components
What are some examples of modern machines mentioned in the text?
Trains, automobiles, boats, and airplanes
Test your knowledge about machines, their operation, and the sources of power that drive them. This quiz covers a wide range of topics, from artificial devices employing engines to natural biological macromolecules.
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