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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.

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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

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Building Simple Machines Notes

How to use Logger Pro for Data Collection  

   

Gears, Pulley Drives, and Sprockets Notes

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1.1.4 Pulley Drives and Sprockets Practice Problems Key 

 

1.1.5 Gears, Pulleys Drives, and Sprockets Practice Problems Key

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Engineering Design Process Review

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Design Challenge: 1.1.6 - Compound Machine Design 

Design Challenge Rubric

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1.1 Review #1 Key

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1.1 Review #2 Key

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Mechanisms Additional Practice Problems Key 

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"After the Test" - Whats in the News?