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Gear Ratio/Mechanism Quiz

Authored by Colin Stead

Science

6th - 8th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 9+ times

Gear Ratio/Mechanism Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A 12 Tooth driving gear (connected to the motor) is connected to a 36 tooth driven gear. What is the gear ratio and mechanical advantage?

3 : 1 Torque Advantage

3 : 1 Speed Advantage

no Mechanical Advantage

1 : 3 Torque Advantage

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Looking at the picture, what is the gear ratio?

The arrow indicates how the motor is turning the gear.

6 : 10

5 : 3

10 : 6

3 : 5

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What's the ratio?

Make sure ratio is reduced

1:1

84 : 60

60 : 36

5 : 3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Looking at the picture, what is the gear ratio?

The arrow indicates how the motor is turning the gear.

4 : 6

6 : 4

2 : 3

3 : 2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When gears are equal in size, what is the gear ratio?

There is no gear ratio when sizes are equal

1:3

2:5

1:1

6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This type of motion goes in a circle (a)  

oscillating
rotary
linear
reciprocating

Answer explanation

A gear going around is an example of rotary motion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of mechanism is used on a bicycle?

Pulley

Gears

Chain and sprocket

Rack and pinion

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