Mechanism

System of parts working together to perform a function.

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A mechanism is a system of parts that work together to perform a specific function, often found in machines or mechanical devices.

The word 'mechanism' comes from Greek μηχανισμός (mechanismos), meaning 'a device'.

A mechanism is like a machine with moving parts that work together to do something, like gears in a bicycle or levers on a seesaw.

What is a mechanism? It's a system of parts working together to perform a function
How are mechanisms used? They are found in machines, tools, and even biological systems
What is an example of a simple mechanism? A lever or pulley are examples of simple mechanisms

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