PLTW Gear Ratios

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the mechanical advantage of this gear ratio?

• Torque Advantage

• Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the mechanical advantage of this gear ratio?

• Torque Advantage

• Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the mechanical advantage of this gear ratio?

• 3 Torque Advantage

• 3 Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

What is the mechanical advantage of this gear ratio?

• Torque Advantage

• Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the mechanical advantage of 1:5 gear ratio?

• Torque Advantage

• Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

What is the mechanical advantage of 5:1 gear ratio?

• Torque Advantage

• Speed Advantage

• no Mechanical Advantage

What is the function of the smaller or "idle" gear?

• Makes the output gear turn slower

• Makes the output gear turn faster

• Makes the larger gears turn in opposite directions.

• Makes the larger gears turn in the same direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What's the ratio?

• 1:1

• 84 : 60

• 60 : 84

What's the ratio?

• 1:1

• 84 : 60

• 60 : 36

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2