WorksheetsRack and Pinion
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the type of input movement if the Pinon Gear is the Input? (rotary or linear)
a)
Linear
b)
Rotary
c)
Reciprocating
2.
What is the type of output movement if the Rack is the Output?
a)
Linear
b)
Rotary
c)
Reciprocating
3.
If the diameter of the pinion gear were increased, would the rack move a shorter or longer distance with one revolution of the axle?
a)
Longer
b)
Shorter
c)
Same
4.
If the diameter of the pinion gear were increased, would the rack move a faster or slower?
a)
Faster
b)
Slower
c)
Same
5.
Is the flow of power reversible? (Can you make the input shaft turn by sliding the output shaft?)
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only when turned clockwise
d)
Only when turned counterclockwise
6.
Is the direction of travel reversible? (Does the mechanism still work if the input shaft is turned in the opposite direction?)
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only when turned clockwise
d)
Only when turned counterclockwise
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