gears sprockets gear ratios

which is the driven or follower gear?

• A

• B

Answer explanation

Always look for the crank or motor to find the drive gear.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which direction will the follower in a meshed gear train turn if the driver is turning to the right

• to the left

• To the right

• they won't turn

• They need a chain

What is the formula for gear ratio

• drive over driven

• driven over drive

• follower over driven

• output over follower

If the drive gear is smaller, your robot will be

• faster

• no change

• slower

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Another word for torque is

• shaft

• zombie

• speed

• power

Which direction will the follower in a chain and sprocket turn if the driver is turning to the right

• to the right

• to the left

• they won't turn

• turn opposite direction

If your drive gear is 36 and your driven gear is 60, what is the gear ratio?

• 5/3

• 3/5

• 60/1

• 36/1

Answer explanation

driven over drive = 60/36 or 5/3

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1