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Overview:
Mechanisms are the basic components of most machines and consist of gears, sprockets, pulley systems, and simple machines. The effective use and understanding of mechanisms has contributed to the improvement and development of technology and society for thousands of years. Engineers and scientists use mechanisms to manipulate speed, distance, force, and function to meet a wide range of design and application requirements. In this section you will gain an understanding of mechanisms through the application of theory-based calculations accompanied by lab experimentation.
VEX Robotics Design Subsystem
Working with VEX Parts
Key Terms
Simple Machines - Lever, Wheel and Axle, and Pulley Notes
IMA, AMA, and Efficiency Worksheet Key
Simple Machines - Inclined Plane, Wedge, and Screw Notes
1.1.2 Simple Machine Practice Problems Key
Videos: Simple Machines, Levers, Wheel and Axles, Pulleys, Inclined Planes,
Mechanical Advantage, Work, Gears
Building Simple Machines Notes
How to use Logger Pro for Data Collection
Gears, Pulley Drives, and Sprockets Notes
1.1.4 Pulley Drives and Sprockets Practice Problems Key
1.1.5 Gears, Pulleys Drives, and Sprockets Practice Problems Key
Engineering Design Process Review
Design Challenge: 1.1.6 - Compound Machine Design
Design Challenge Rubric
1.1 Review #1 Key
1.1 Review #2 Key
Mechanisms Additional Practice Problems Key
"After the Test" - Whats in the News?
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