PLTW Gear Ratios Quiz

What is the formula for calculating gear ratios?

• Number of teeth on driving gear + Number of teeth on driven gear

• Number of teeth on driving gear / Number of teeth on driven gear

• Number of teeth on driven gear / Number of teeth on driving gear

• Number of teeth on driving gear - Number of teeth on driven gear

Which subtopic of gear ratios focuses on the applications of gear ratios?

• Gear manufacturing processes

• Gear design principles

• Gear materials

• Applications of Gear Ratios

What is the efficiency of a gear ratio?

• The measure of how effectively a gear system can transmit power with losses

• The measure of how efficiently a gear system can transmit power with losses

• The measure of how effectively a gear system can transmit power without losses

• The measure of how fast a gear system can transmit power

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which subtopic of gear ratios focuses on designing gear systems?

• gear manufacturing

• gear design

• gear analysis

• gear maintenance

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

In a gear system, if the driver gear has 20 teeth and the driven gear has 40 teeth, what is the gear ratio?

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 0.5

What is the main purpose of gear ratios in mechanical systems?

• To increase the efficiency of the system.

• To prevent wear and tear of the gears.

• To change the speed and torque of the output in relation to the input.

• To reduce the weight of the mechanical components.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which subtopic of gear ratios involves calculating the mechanical advantage of gear systems?

• Mechanical Efficiency

• Mechanical Advantage

• Gear Systems

• Gear Ratios

What is the ideal gear ratio for maximizing speed in a mechanical system?

• Gear ratio greater than 1:1

• Gear ratio equal to 1:1

• Gear ratio less than 1:1

• Gear ratio has no effect on speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the ideal gear ratio for maximizing torque in a mechanical system?

• Neutral gear ratio

• No gear ratio

• High gear ratio

• Low gear ratio

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What are some common applications of gear ratios in everyday life?

• Toys, shoes, and hats

• Plants, animals, and rocks

• Bicycles, cars, clocks, and kitchen mixers

• Books, pencils, and paper

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1