Vex Gears

Which number gear is the DRIVER?

• Gear 1

• Gear 2

• Gear 3

• Gear 4

• All of the gears

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Gears are identified as having _____ on the surface?

• 36 spokes

• Dimension

• Teeth

• Axles

In the image provided, which gear is being 'DRIVEN'?

• Small Gear

• Gray Gear

• Large Gear

• Black Gear

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These are called

• manipulators

• gears

• pulleys

• standoff variables

• shaft collars

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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The blue items in this image are?

• Beams

• Pulleys

• Plates

• Gears

What is the GEAR RATIO for this gear train?

• 24:1

• 3:1

• 6:2

• 1:12

Gear trains are?

• Found in the middle of friction

• Created when there are 4 teeth meshed with 4 teeth

• Two gears with mechanical advantages

• Two or more gears meshed together

If the Motor is attached to the small gear with the arrow, which Mechanical Advantage would this gear train produce?

• Speed

• Power

• Energy

• Movement

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Which direction will the large gear travel?

• No way to determine this with the information provided.

• Both

• Left

• Right

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