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Which type of follower is used when higher speeds are required, such as in engines?
Which type of follower is used when higher speeds are required, such as in engines?
Which type of follower is used when accuracy is required, such as in an embroidery machine?
Which type of follower is used when accuracy is required, such as in an embroidery machine?
Which type of follower is used when high and low bearing capabilities are required, such as in a steam engine?
Which type of follower is used when high and low bearing capabilities are required, such as in a steam engine?
Which type of movement is described as something moving in a straight line?
Which type of movement is described as something moving in a straight line?
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Which type of movement is described as having a repeated up and down or back and forth motion?
Which type of movement is described as having a repeated up and down or back and forth motion?
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Which type of movement is described as something moving around an axis or pivot point?
Which type of movement is described as something moving around an axis or pivot point?
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Which type of movement is described as having a curve backwards and forwards movement that swings on an axis or pivot point?
Which type of movement is described as having a curve backwards and forwards movement that swings on an axis or pivot point?
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Which lever class can produce a small output movement with a greater force?
Which lever class can produce a small output movement with a greater force?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a class 1 lever if a 15 unit effort is needed to lift a 300 Newtons load?
What is the mechanical advantage of a class 1 lever if a 15 unit effort is needed to lift a 300 Newtons load?
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What is the velocity ratio of a class 2 lever if the wheel barrel handles are lifted 800 millimeters but the load is only raised 100 millimeters?
What is the velocity ratio of a class 2 lever if the wheel barrel handles are lifted 800 millimeters but the load is only raised 100 millimeters?
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Which type of clamp gives a slow rise with a spiral cross section and a sudden fall?
Which type of clamp gives a slow rise with a spiral cross section and a sudden fall?
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Which type of gear system is known for transmitting rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa?
Which type of gear system is known for transmitting rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa?
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What is the formula for calculating revolutions per minute (RPM)?
What is the formula for calculating revolutions per minute (RPM)?
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In a simple gear train with two matching gears, how do the driver gear and driven gear rotate?
In a simple gear train with two matching gears, how do the driver gear and driven gear rotate?
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What is the velocity ratio in a compound gear train?
What is the velocity ratio in a compound gear train?
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Which type of mechanism converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion?
Which type of mechanism converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion?
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What is the formula for calculating velocity ratio when using pulley wheels of different sizes?
What is the formula for calculating velocity ratio when using pulley wheels of different sizes?
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What is the advantage of gears over pulley systems?
What is the advantage of gears over pulley systems?
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What is the formula for calculating the velocity ratio in a compound gear train?
What is the formula for calculating the velocity ratio in a compound gear train?
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