Unit 5: Mechanisms

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• Recognise basic mechanisms that transmit and transform motion.
• Identify simple mechanisms in complex machines.
• Calculate the mechanical advantage for different mechanisms, such as levers, pulleys and gear trains.
• Use a mechanism simulator to reproduce machines using standard symbols.
• Analise the mechanism of a machine or system, as well as their functions.
• Make different mechanisms, using different materials and technique.
• Design and build machines for a particular task.