Gear Quiz

Which of the following describes a mechanism?

• the power or energy supplied to a machine

• the power or energy produced by a machine

• spinning power

• can be used to change the direction, speed, force, or type of movement

Which of the following describes output?

• the power or energy supplied to a machine

• the power or energy produced by a machine

• spinning power

• can be used to change the direction, speed, force, or type of movement

Which of the following describes input?

• the power or energy supplied to a machine

• the power or energy produced by a machine

• spinning power

• can be used to change the direction, speed, force, or type of movement

Which of the following describes speed?

• the power or energy supplied to a machine

• rate of motion

• spinning power

• the power or energy produced by a machine

Which of the following describes torque?

• the power or energy supplied to a machine

• rate of motion

• spinning power

• the power or energy produced by a machine

Which of the following describes rotary motion?

• movement in a straight line

• circular movement

• back and forth in a straight line

• movement back and forth in an arc

Which of the following describes reciprocating motion?

• movement in a straight line

• circular movement

• back and forth in a straight line

• movement back and forth in an arc

Which of the following describes linear motion?

• movement in a straight line

• circular movement

• back and forth in a straight line

• movement back and forth in an arc

Which of the following describes oscillating?

• movement in a straight line

• circular movement

• back and forth in a straight line

• movement back and forth in an arc

What is the gear ratio?

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 2:3