5 Questions
What did Renaissance natural philosophers identify as elementary devices that put a load into motion?
Simple machines
What do modern machines consist of, in addition to structural elements and mechanisms?
Control components
What is the term commonly applied to artificial devices employing engines or motors?
Machines
What is included in machines that monitor performance and plan movement?
Computers and sensors
What can drive machines, according to the text?
Natural forces such as wind and water
Study Notes
Renaissance Natural Philosophers
- Identified pulleys, levers, and inclined planes as elementary devices that put a load into motion
Modern Machines
- Consist of structural elements, mechanisms, and control systems in addition to the aforementioned components
Artificial Devices
- Commonly referred to as machines, which employ engines or motors
Performance Monitoring and Planning
- Machines that monitor performance and plan movement typically include sensors, actuators, and control systems
Machine Drivers
- Machines can be driven by engines, motors, or other energy sources, according to the text
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