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Mechanical Gears Quiz

Quiz by Amy M Baldwin

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  • Q1
    When two gears are meshed, what direction do they turn?
    They do not move when messed.
    You can not mesh gears.
    Same Direction
    Opposite Direction
    30s
  • Q2
    The input gear is also called the _________ gear.
    exterior
    interior
    driven
    drive
    30s
  • Q3
    The output gear is also called the _______ gear.
    Interior
    Exterior
    Driven
    Drive
    30s
  • Q4
    With mechanical gears, as the speed increases, torque ________.
    decreases
    increases
    is variable
    is constant
    30s
  • Q5
    __________ is a push or pull in a circular direction.
    Force
    Speed
    Linear Force
    Torque
    30s
  • Q6
    A gear ratio is 1:1 would provide _______ torque.
    more
    double
    constant
    less
    30s
  • Q7
    The input on a bicycle is an example of what type of movement?
    linear
    rotary
    oscillating
    reciprocating
    30s
  • Q8
    If the drive gear is 40 and the driven gear is 60, what is the gear ratio?
    3:2
    60:40
    2:3
    40:60
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the gear ratio if the drive gear is 56 and the driven gear is 4?
    14:1
    56:4
    1:14
    4:56
    30s
  • Q10
    Name this mechanism.
    Question Image
    Gear Train with Idler
    Rack and Pinion
    Chain Gear
    Simple Gear Train
    30s
  • Q11
    Name this mechanism.
    Question Image
    Chain Gear
    Simple Gear Train
    Rack and Pinion
    Gear train with idler
    30s
  • Q12
    Name this gear mechanism.
    Question Image
    Simple Gear Train
    Rack and Pinion
    Bevel Gear
    Cam and Follower
    30s
  • Q13
    Name this gear mechanism.
    Question Image
    Simple Gear Train
    Rack and Pinion
    Bevel Gear
    Cam and Follower
    30s
  • Q14
    A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of the engine and the speed of the driven parts is called a _______.
    shaft
    spinner
    mechanism
    gear
    30s
  • Q15
    _________ is a push or pull on an object.
    Linear Force
    Speed
    Force
    Torque
    30s

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