Gear Ratios

Front

When a larger gear is connected to a motor and the smaller gear is driven the speed_______

Back

Speed increases

Front

When you increase speed you _________ torque using this gear ratio.

Back

decrease

Front

When two gears are meshed together, they rotate in ____________ directions.

Back

opposite

Front

When the smaller gear is connected to a motor and the larger gear is driven the speed ___________

Back

decreases

Front

You may want to use increased torque to...

Back

pick something up

Front

When two gears are meshed together that are the same size what is the gear ratio?

Back

1:1

Front

Sometimes a gear is used between two gears. This gear is called an __________ gear

Back

idler

Front

What gear is attached to the motor?

Back

Driving

Front

What is the gear ratio for this system? Options: 36:12, 3:1, 12:12, 1:1

Back

36:12, 3:1

Front

Does this system have increased torque or Speed?

Back

Torque