Physics On The Farm
A grain auger would be this type of machine
A screw
The Study of Force
What is Mechanics?
If there is one seat there should only be?
One Rider
This item could have loose cables, corrosion, or not be fastened. It provides electricity to start the engine.
The battery
This device acts like a cab or roll cage. It is a structure to protect you from having the tractor crush you in a rollover.
ROPS Roll Over Protection Structure
A pry bar that would be this type of machine
Moving an object a distance; force must be applied to an object in order for it to move
What is work?
Before turning on PTO equipment like mowers you should ?
Check your surrounds
If this lubricant runs out will operating the tractor it will cause severe damage to the engine.
Engine oil level
This is usually under the seat on a lawn mower and now combines to shut off the machine or blades if you get off the seat.
Kill switch
A wheel barrow would be an example of
A Wheel and Axle
The opposition to movement
What is Resistance?
You shouldn't drive with bucket up for 2 reasons one pertaining to power lines
Tipping over or hitting something above like a power line and being electrocuted
If this fluid is not present in the radiator the tractor engine will over heat causing major damage to the engine.
Anti freeze or engine coolant
You should always do this before starting or beginning work with the tractor
Pre Operations checklist
A load out chute would be an example of what
An inclined plane
the rate at which work is done; using force to move an object a distance in a certain amount of time
What is Power ?
You should do what with the tractor before unhooking or working on the PTO?
Turn the engine off
This fluid is pressurized by the tractor and used to lift implements or the loader bucket. If it is low or empty it will cause damage to the pump will trying to lift.
Hydraulic fluid
Jumping while dismounting could cause this
Injuries such as sprains, broken ankle, joint injury, etc
A chisel, axe, dirt ripper, or plow head could be an example of
A Wedge
A device that can increase the amount or the direction of force
What is a machine?
Why should you avoid ditches and potholes?
To prevent a rollover
If you run out of this you will be stranded because the tractor needs it to run and your dad or boss will be either frustrated or make fun of you.
Fuel level
In reference to Physics on the farm, this is what John Deere has and Case IH does not have
Power