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  • ...o develop a formula for rotational kinetic energy that is analogous to the linear [[kinetic energy]] formula for a point mass. ...r velocity]] <math>\omega</math> in a circle of radius <math>r</math>, its linear velocity, v is equal to <math>\omega r</math>. Substituting <math>v = \ome
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  • ...and pinion''' is a pair of [[gear]]s which convert rotational motion into linear motion. The circular ''[[pinion]]'' engages teeth on a flat bar - the ''rac
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  • ...l pointing in towards the centreline of the vehicle. It can be measured in linear units, at the front of the tire, or as an angular deflection.
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  • ...and speed regulation. Even the ability of a mechanism to produce accurate linear motion, without a reference guide way, took years to solve. ...rismatic]]''' or '''slider''', one or two DOF linear motion. Examples are; linear bearings, hydraulic cylinders, rollers and pistons.
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  • ...[[pushrod]]s) to transfer rotational mechanics from the [[crankshaft]] to linear mechanics to operate the valves (pushrod engines perform this conversion at
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  • ...orce" which causes a change in rotational motion. This force is defined by linear force multiplied by a radius. The [[SI units]] for Torque are [[newton metr ...f [[angular momentum]], just as force is the time derivative of [[momentum|linear momentum]]:
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  • ...hat part of an [[engine]] which translates [[reciprocate|reciprocating]] [[linear]] [[piston]] motion into rotation. It typically connects to a [[flywheel]], ...only a single piston, simplifying crankshaft design. The crankshaft has a linear [[Axis of rotation|axis]] about which it rotates, typically with several be
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  • ...rea]] of the cylinder's cross-section (the ''[[bore]]'') multiplied by the linear distance the piston travels within the cylinder (the ''[[stroke]]''). This
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  • ...rea]] of the cylinder's cross-section (the ''[[bore]]'') multiplied by the linear distance the piston travels within the cylinder (the ''[[stroke]]''). This
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  • ...eral different phenomena, in particular, there is a big difference between linear range understeer, typically between 0 and 0.4g, and limit handling underste ...e manufacturers to configure production cars deliberately to have a slight linear range understeer by default. If a car understeers slightly, it tends to be
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  • ...sel]] and [[air]]) into mechanical power (in the form of a reciprocating [[linear]] [[motion]]). From there the power is conveyed through a [[connecting rod]
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  • ...y also refer to some [[transducer]] devices that convert [[energy]] into [[linear momentum]]. Three common types of solenoids are electromechanical solenoid
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  • ...ric]] or [[cloth]]. The appearance of this fabric generally depends on the linear density of the yarn and the weave chosen. Carbon fiber is naturally a glos
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  • ...hanical unit contains a [[servo]]motor coupled to a gear arrangement for a linear [[actuator]], which uses [[brake fluid]] from the braking system to impel a
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  • ...and on the South by the [[Apennine Mountains|Appennine range]]; these two linear features, with the [[Via Emilia|Via Aemilia]], and the A1 highway and the r
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  • ...style are [[Palazzo Barbaro]] and the [[Palazzo Giustinian]]. This elegant linear style favoured by the Venetian architects was not totally superseded by the
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  • ...tive]] of energy with respect to displacement &mdash; will approximate a [[linear function]].
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  • ...ional [[Ducati]] L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout, it has a linear power delivery, with high power figures available even at low RPM figures,
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  • ...is now known that 'inertia' actually solely relates to the conservation of linear momentum or the conservation of angular momentum of a rotating object and d ...although this term has no real scientific meaning distinct from mass (for linear motion) and moment of inertia (for rotational motion).
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  • ...opellors driven by rotary motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The [[Electricity|electrical]] [[energy]] used to power the moto ...otors to drive directly against a special matched track. These are called linear motor trains. Often these are also [[magnetic levitation train]]s, floatin
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  • * [[Bundorf analysis|Linear range constant radius understeer]]
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  • ...charger is 'on' all of the time, meaning that it is capable of producing a linear increase of boost up until redline. It is easier to target a desired boost
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  • '''V-brakes''' (sometimes called linear- or direct-pull) mount similarly, but the arms extend straight up, and the ...in the early 1990's, but declined in popularity with the rise of disk and linear-pull brakes. The moderate performance advantage (greater power and control
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  • ...h exerts another 600 lbf (for a total of 1650 lbf). In contrast a 500lb/in linear spring compressed to 3 inches will only exert 1500 lbf. ...A recently publicised fully active system from [[Bose Corporation]] uses linear electric motors, ie solenoids, in place of hydraulic or pneumatic actuators
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  • ...lta v</math> much smaller than ''v<sub>e</sub>'', this equation is roughly linear, and little reaction mass is needed. If <math>\Delta v</math> is comparable [[Image:Twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 Engine.jpg|thumb|Linear aerospike XRS-2200 engine]]
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  • In all types the linear movement of the piston is converted to a rotating movement via a [[connecti
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  • The average power consumed by a [[sine|sinusoidally]]-driven linear two-terminal electrical device is a function of the [[root mean square]] (r
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  • ...bearing designs are for rotating or oscillating loads, but there are also linear bearing designs. A common example is drawer-support hardware. Another exa
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  • ...rs is ''acceleration'', and not simply top speed. Acceleration is not just linear forward acceleration, but three types of acceleration can be considered for * Linear forward acceleration
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  • ...ers from the more common [[four-stroke cycle]] by having only two strokes (linear movements of the piston) instead of four, although the same four operations
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  • ...wheel turns the pinion gear; the pinion moves the rack, which is a sort of linear gear which meshes with the pinion, from side to side. This motion applies s
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  • ...velocity is defined as a constant speed in an unchanging direction (i.e. a linear path).
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  • ...four operations (intake, compression, power, exhaust) in only two strokes (linear movements of the piston) rather than four. Thus, there is a power stroke pe
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  • ...ellers]] driven by rotary motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s.
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  • ...he flow speed is [[hypersonic]]). Drag on a flat plate is closer to being linear with the angle of inclination as opposed to acting quadratically. This for
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  • ...1000bhp (745kW). Typically, engine tuning is oriented towards achieving [[linear]] response rather than maximum power output. Engines also must be equipped
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  • Gasoline/petrol is an impure mixture of linear heptane and octane and other miscellaneous light alkanes. Commercial gasoli
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