Vex Parts and Gears

Which number gear is the DRIVER?

• Gear 1

• Gear 2

• Gear 3

• Gear 4

• All of the gears

Gears are identified as having _____ on the surface?

• 36 spokes

• Dimension

• Teeth

• Axles

Which direction will the large gear travel?

• No way to determine this with the information provided.

• Both

• Left

• Right

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The blue items in this image are?

• Beams

• Pulleys

• Plates

• Gears

Label parts of Vex Vex VR Robot

c

b

a

Pen

Bumper

Electromagnet

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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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Which type of gear is used to change the direction of rotation between two shafts?

• Spur gear

• Bevel gear

• Worm gear

• Rack and pinion

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Select the name of this VexIQ part

• Battery

• Controller

• Brain

• Charger

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

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