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• Moment of inertia
  ...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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• Rack and pinion
  ...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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• Toe (automotive)
  ...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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• Linkage (mechanical)
  ...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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• Cylinder head
  ...[[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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• Torque
  ...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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• Crankshaft
  ...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
  7 KB (1,012 words) - 23:56, 20 September 2009
• Cylinder
  ...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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• Cylinder (engine)
  ...rea]] of the cylinder's cross-section (the ''[[bore]]'') multiplied by the linear distance the piston travels within the cylinder (the ''[[stroke]]''). This
  3 KB (492 words) - 00:06, 8 August 2009
• Understeer
  ...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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• Piston
  ...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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• Solenoid
  ...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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• Carbon fibre
  ...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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• Semi-automatic transmission
  ...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
  4 KB (699 words) - 23:28, 3 July 2009
• Emilia-Romagna
  ...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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• Ca' d'Oro
  ...style are [[Palazzo Barbaro]] and the [[Palazzo Giustinian]]. This elegant linear style favoured by the Venetian architects was not totally superseded by the
  3 KB (507 words) - 10:33, 27 September 2009
• Spring (device)
  ...tive]] of energy with respect to displacement &mdash; will approximate a [[linear function]].
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• Ducati 999
  ...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,
  5 KB (636 words) - 10:48, 14 March 2009

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