M6D2 Where can I find information to answer the following qu

M6D2- Where can I find information to answer the following question:

Linear actuators are a key category of actuators. A linear actuator is used to produce linear motion. It has three distinct mechanical characteristics – stroke, force, and speed. Select a linear actuator and discuss its operation, characteristics, and applications.

Solution

An actuator is a component of machines that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system.

A linear actuator is an actuator that creates motion in a straight line, in contrast to the circular motion of a conventional electric motor.

Mechanical actuators[edit]

A mechanical linear actuator with digital readout (a type of micrometer).

Roller screw actuation with traveling screw (rotating nut).

Mechanical linear actuators typically operate by conversion of rotary motion into linear motion. Conversion is commonly made via a few simple types of mechanism: