Observing Mechanisms Quiz

A _____ is a push or pull in a straight direction.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

What is a push or pull in a circular direction?

Type of movement that moves around in a circle.

• rotary

• oscillating

• linear

• reciprocating

Type of movement that moves back and forth in an arc.

• rotary

• oscillating

• linear

• reciprocating

Type of movement that moves back and forth in a straight line.

• rotary

• oscillating

• linear

• reciprocating

Type of movement that moves straight in one direction.

• rotary

• oscillating

• linear

• reciprocating

A ____ _____ is a mechanism used for transmitting rotary and torque.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Meshed gears always turn in what direction?

• opposite

• same

Gear ratios compare the driven to the drive gear.

• false

• true

Gear train _ provides more torque.