Establishing a reference

Motion can be described through position, velocity and the constraints of the mechanism. Velocity describes change in position over time. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Describing the setup

Friction converts mechanical energy into heat. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

Reading the first observation

The next pass through mechanical motion focuses on comparison. Clearance and preload describe different assembly conditions. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

Working with variation

Motion can be described through position, velocity and the constraints of the mechanism. Velocity describes change in position over time. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Comparing the records

Friction converts mechanical energy into heat. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

Interpreting a diagram

The next pass through mechanical motion focuses on comparison. Clearance and preload describe different assembly conditions. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

Recording the conditions

Motion can be described through position, velocity and the constraints of the mechanism. Velocity describes change in position over time. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Reviewing the method

Friction converts mechanical energy into heat. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.