Speed, Torque, and Gear Ratios

When speed increases, what happens to the value of torque?

• increases
• decreases
• stays constant

When speed decreases, what happens to the value of torque?

• increases
• decreases
• stays constant

When speed is constant, what happens to the value of torque?

• increases
• decreases
• stays constant

Looking at the picture, what is the gear ratio?

Choose the best answer.

• 6:1

• 1:6
• 24:4

• 4:24

Looking at the picture, what is the gear ratio?
Choose the best answer.

• 10:6

• 5:3

• 6:10

• 3:5

Looking at the picture, what is the gear ratio?
Choose the best answer.

• 4:6
• 6:4
• 2:3
• 3:2

A gear ratio can be calculated using which of these?

• tooth count from each gear

• speed driven gear

• torque of driven gear

When gears are equal in size, what happens to the speed and torque?

• Speed increases; torques decreases
• Speed decreases; torque increases
• Speed and torque are constant

When gears are equal in size, what is the gear ratio?

• 1:2
• 1:3
• 2:5
• 1:1

If power remains constant, what happens to speed and torque in a gear system?

• Speed decreases; torque increases

• Speed decreases; torque decreases

• Speed increases; torque decreases

• Speed increases; torque increases