5 Questions
Who invented the Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage?
Charles-Nicolas Peaucellier
What was the Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage capable of?
Transforming rotary motion into perfect straight-line motion
In what year was the Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage invented?
1864
What was the power source in 1864?
Steam engines
Why did the piston in steam engines need to remain perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder?
To retain the driving medium and not lose energy efficiency due to leaks
Test your knowledge of the Peaucellier-Lipkin linkage with this quiz! Discover the fascinating history behind this revolutionary mechanism and learn about its ability to transform rotary motion into perfect straight-line motion. Challenge yourself with questions about its inventors, Charles-Nicolas Peaucellier and Yom Tov Lipman Lipkin.
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