ROBOTICS 8 - Understanding Gears Quiz

What is a gear?

• A flat disk for spinning

• A round wheel with teeth that transfers motion and power

• A tool used for measuring distance

• A motor controller

What happens when gears mesh?

• They repel each other

• They stop moving

• Their teeth fit together and turn each other

• They create electricity

What are gears also called?

• Levers

• Motors

• Cogs

• Belts

What do gear trains do?

• Stop movement

• Connect wires

• Transfer motion and force

• Store energy

Which part starts the movement in a gear system?

• Driven gear

• Pulley

• Drive gear

• Idler gear

What does a driven gear do?

• Powers the motor

• Receives motion from the drive gear

• Controls the battery

• Moves the axle only

What is a gear train made up of?

• A single gear

• A gear and a belt

• Two or more connected gears

• A motor and a wheel

What is torque?

• Gear size

• Turning force

• Speed of movement

• Direction of rotation

What does RPM measure?

• Resistance

• Power

• Speed in revolutions per minute

• Weight

What does 'gearing up' mean?

• Increasing torque

• Increasing speed

• Reducing speed

• Adding more gears