fischertechnik
Mechanics and Structures
Mechanics and Structures
In the next 5 days, I will use fischertechnik to build (type the name of the project) that will (explain what the design will do when you are finished).
1. Force: Think of a push or pull. It can make things move, change direction, or deform.
2. Friction: The rubbing of one thing against another. It creates resistance to movement and can make things slow down or stop.
3. Pressure: Force acting on a specific area. Think of the pressure of your foot on the ground or the pressure of water in a pipe.
4. Simple Machines: These are tools that make work easier. Examples include levers (like a seesaw), pulleys (like a rope system), inclined planes (a ramp), wheels and axles (like a bike), wedges (like an axe), and screws (like a bolt).
5. Gears: Wheels with teeth that mesh together to transfer motion. They can change speed and direction.
6. Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It's often measured in watts.
7. Energy: The ability to do work. It comes in different forms, like kinetic (motion), potential (stored), and thermal (heat).
8. Motion: Movement or change in position.
9. Design: The process of creating something new, whether it's a machine, a bridge, or a building.
10. Engineering: The use of scientific knowledge and creativity to design and build things that solve problems.
Check out the instruction book for ideas to get you started.