Mechanism Properties - GTT PLTW

Which mechanism can only go ONE WAY?

(can only turn forward, not backward)

• Belt Drive

• Cam and Follower

• Chain Drive

• Crank and Slider

• Worm and Wheel

Which TWO mechanisms can change rotary motion into LINEAR motion?

• Chain Drive

• Rack and Pinion

• Lead Screw

• Cam and Follower

• Crank and Slider

Which TWO of the mechanisms listed below are not reversible?

(You canNOT move the input at all by pushing on the output)

• Crank and Slider

• Rack and Pinion

• Simple Gear Train

• Lead Screw

• Worm and Wheel

Which gear system always has a super high ratio, because the input acts like a 1 tooth gear?

• Cam and Follower

• Rack and Pinion

• Worm and wheel

• Simple Gear Train with Idler

• Belt Drive

Which TWO mechanisms can change rotary motion into RECIPROCATING motion?

• Chain Drive

• Rack and Pinion

• Lead Screw

• Cam and Follower

• Crank and Slider

Which gear system has a problem with slipping?

• Cam and Follower

• Rack and Pinion

• Worm and wheel

• Simple Gear Train with Idler

• Belt Drive

The input of this mechanism is rotary motion. The output is...

• Rotary

• Linear

• Reciprocating

• Oscillating

The input of this mechanism is rotary motion. The output is...

• Rotary

• Linear

• Reciprocating

• Oscillating

The input of this mechanism is rotary motion. The output is...

• Rotary

• Linear

• Reciprocating

• Oscillating

The input of this mechanism is rotary motion. The output is...

• Rotary

• Linear

• Reciprocating

• Oscillating