Mechanical Properties
Basic Mechanical Functions
Complex Mechanical Functions
Materials
Grab Bag
100
This property allows metal to be made into wire.
What is ductility.
100
This type of link characteristic allows motion between the two components.
What is a partial link.
100
This complex mechanical function occurs when the nature of motion changes as it is relayed from one part to another.
What is motion transformation.
100
This is the definition of a technical object.
What is an object conceived or manufactured by humans to meet one or more needs or wants.
100
A doorknob is this type of link.
What is a rotating link.
200
This causes a temporary shape change; the material returns to its original shape.
What is elastic deformation.
200
This link characteristic will not allow you to remove components without damaging them.
What is a permanent link.
200
This motion transformation system involves the translation of a metal bar covered with teeth.
What is rack and pinion.
200
These are two copper alloys studied this chapter.
What are brass and bronze.
200
This object is used in a closed circuit to provide protection to the circuit.
What are fuses or circuit breakers.
300
This causes a permanent shape change; with the material remaining deformed.
What is plastic deformation.
300
This is the type of link found in the faucets of a sink.
What is a helical link.
300
This change in speed is created when a larger gear is used to drive a smaller gear.
What is a speed increase.
300
This metal, the most abundant in the Earth's crust, is used to make many non-ferrous alloys.
What is aluminum.
300
This is the proper element name for chrome.
What is Chromium.
400
This constraint is also known as a cutting force.
What is shearing force.
400
This type of link is found in your shoulders and hips.
What is spherical link.
400
These three systems which exhibit motion transmission all have gears with teeth.
What are simple gears, chain and sprocket and worm and gear.
400
Hardwoods come from this family of trees and softwoods come from this family of trees (not specific species).
What are deciduous (hardwoods) and coniferous (softwoods).
400
Batteries produce this type of current, while generators produce this type.
What are DC (Direct Current, batteries) and AC (Alternating Current, generators).
500
This property allows the material to resist tension without stretching.
What is tensile strength.
500
These are the four link characteristics of two pieces of wood bolted together.
What are ID, R, Rem, and C.
500
A worm and gear is normally used to create this change in speed.
What is a speed reduction.
500
This type of plastic hardens permanently when heated or exposed to an energy source.
What is thermosetting plastic.
500
These two types of thermoplastic cannot be recycled.
What are nylon and acrylic.
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