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Gear Mechanisms

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How is the speed and torque affected in this chain drive?

a)

speed increases; torque increases

b)

speed increases; torque decreases

c)

speed decreases; torque decreases

d)

speed decreases; torque increases

2.

What type of input movement does this mechanism have?

a)

rotary

b)

linear

c)

reciprocating

d)

oscillating

3.

What happens to the speed and torque of this mechanism?

a)

increased speed; increased torque

b)

increased speed; decreased torque

c)

decreased speed; increased torque

d)

decreased speed; decreased torque

4.

What type of input movement does this mechanism use?

a)

rotary

b)

linear

c)

reciprocating

d)

oscillating

5.

What type of output movement does this mechanism use?

a)

rotary

b)

linear

c)

reciprocating

d)

oscillating

6.

What type of input motion is used in this mechanism?

a)

rotary

b)

linear

c)

reciprocating

d)

oscillating

7.

If the gear ratio is 1:1, how are speed and torque affected?

a)

constant speed; constant torque

b)

increased speed; decreased torque

c)

decreased speed; increased torque

d)

decreased speed; decreased torque

8.

Are the two gears going in the same or opposite direction?

a)

same

b)

opposite

9.

Which of these images represents a simple gear train with idler?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which of these gear mechanisms is a worm and wheel?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What is the purpose of a mechanism?

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