Mechanism and Linkage Quiz

• A centrally pivoted lever in the valve train of an engine
• A mechanism that changes continuous rotary motion into intermittent linear motion
• A shape used for a parallel linkage
• A fixed structure that provides the connection to fixed pivot joints (correct)

• To convert the motion of rods to open valves (correct)
• To change continuous rotary motion into intermittent linear motion
• To assist objects' rotation
• To achieve a particular gear ratio

• A machine element where teeth are cut around cylindrical or cone shaped surfaces with equal spacing
• A whole number used to specify the ratio of the number of teeth in a gear to its pitch diameter
• The circumference used as the standard of a pitch to express the size of gear teeth (correct)
• An assembly of rigid mechanical components within a mechanism that are linked together

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