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Motion
Applied force is the initiator of a change in motion, which can mean starting motion, stopping motion, or changing direction. Without an applied force, the objects tend to resist motion and stay at rest. If they are at rest or, when moving in a straight line, to continue moving in a straight line. The Equation for Velocity in motion is as follows v = d/t where v represents velocity, d represents distance, and t represents time. It is usually reported in meters per second. The Equation for Acceleration is a = v u/t where a represents acceleration, v is the final velocity and u is the initial velocity.
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Types of motion
Different mechanisms can alter the speed and direction of motion. There are around four different types of motion, which are; oscillating , rotary , linear and reciprocating. Oscillating motion is movement on a circular arc , like a swing. For it to work it must have a fixed point and a power to push it. Rotary Motion is movement in a circle around an axis. For example the wheels of a bicycle. Linear Motion is a straight line movement in a direction. On any axis. an example of this is a steering rack or a forklift. Reciprocating motion is a continuous motion usually straight-line on an axis. An example for this is a sewing machine.
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Forces Force is something being moved. It is the result of the push or pull that occurred. They act in different ways on moving parts. There are several types of force. Tension, compression, shear, torsion and bending. Below is an example of a few of the forces being used. They are all labelled.

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Calculating Force equations

a force is any influence that causes a free body to undergo a change in speed, a change in direction, or a change in shape.

F=mxa M=F/a A=F/m

Equations:

force mass acceleration

Force is measured in newtons, mass in kilograms and acceleration in meters per second squared.

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moments
If you attempt to move an object we try to do so as easy as possible. Like using a screwdriver to screw something in. We are using these smaller forces to apply a larger force to the load. The longer the distance of the handle, the smaller the force required A moment in equation form is force(newtons) x distance(meters).

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Levers
We use levers all the time for tools such as a socket set to tighten up bolts or a handle on a metal bender. Levers are in classes, there are class 1, 2 & 3 levers. Class 3 is the shortest. Class 1 is the fulcrum between load and effort. And example are shears. Class 2 is when the load is between the fulcrum and the effort. And example is a wheelbarrow. Class 3 is where you apply the effort. Like tongs.
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gears
Gears are used in tons of mechanical devices. They do several important jobs, but most important, they provide a gear reduction in motorized equipment. This is key because, often, a small motor spinning very fast can provide enough power for a device, but not enough torque. There are heaps of different gears. Spur, Helical, bevel, hypoid, crown and worm and just a few named. Another is rack and pinion. Rack and pinion is a toothed bar that is a sector gear with a large radius. This is used in places like the steering rack or anything with a left-to-right motion.

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