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One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power.
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A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work.
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Causing or setting up motion; pertaining to organs of motion; -- applied especially in physiology to those nerves or nerve fibers which only convey impressions from a nerve center to muscles, thereby causing motion.
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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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Movement of the body carried out by a combination of the brain, nervous system, and muscles.
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neurons: neurons that connect with muscles and direct movements
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the term used to describe things that cause movement, such as a muscle or nerve.
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Use of the large and small muscles to move different parts of the body. Examples of motor skills are walking, holding and moving a pencil, or opening a door.
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Keywords: Rcx, Inductor, Lags, Voltage, Robot
a device that 'wants' to turn at its designed speed, set by its designed operating frequency
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an inductive element, and the current lags behind the voltage (remember, the inductor had the ability to store current )
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a voltage controlled speed device
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Also known as gear reduction motor, the motor is the primary output device for the RCX, providing the driving force for the robot.
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Word used by student pilots and rednecks when referring to the engine.
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Relating to the ability to move oneself.
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Relating to the ability to move a part of or the entire body.
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1) An engine. 2) The act of using an engine to move a boat.
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