Vex Mechanisms

A force in a circular direction

• rotary
• Torque

Movement in a circular motion

• Rotary 
• Oscillating
• Linear
• Reciprocating

Movement that goes back and forth in a straight line

• Rotary
• Linear
• Oscillating
• Reciprocating 

Movement along an arched path; back and forth

• rotary
• oscillating
• reciprocating
• linear

The gear train in which diagram provides more torque?

• A
• B

What happens to speed
when you increase torque?

• Speed Increases
• Speed decreases
• Speed stays the same

If the small gear is driving the large gear, what is happening to the torque?

• Increase
• Decrease
• Remains constant
• Not enough information

What is the name of this mechanism?

• Simple Gear Train
• Gear Train with Idler
• Worm and Wheel
• Rack and Pinion

What is the name of this mechanism?

• Crank and Slider
• Cam and Shaft
• Belt Drive
• Worm Gear

What is the name of this mechanism?

• Worm and Wheel
• Chain Drive
• Cam and Shaft
• Lead Screw