Mechanism Quiz

When a little gear pushes a big gear it is a configuration to increase

• Speed

• Torque

When a big gear pushes a little gear it is a configuration to increase

• Speed

• Torque

Which one is an example of linear motion?

• Swing

• Sewing machine

• Drawers

• Wheels

Which one is an example of Oscillating motion?

• Swing

• Sewing machine

• Drawers

• Wheels

Which one is an example of Rotary motion?

• Swing

• Sewing machine

• Drawers

• Wheels

Which one is an example of Reciprocating motion?

• Swing

• Sewing machine

• Drawers

• Wheels

A device the transmits movements so that the output is different than the input movement. (The Guts)

• Gear Train

• Gear Ratio

• Mechanisms

• Meshing

A mechanism using two or more gears to transmitting rotary motion and torque.

• Gear Train

• Gear Ratio

• Mechanisms

• Torque

When gears lock together to turn in opposite directions.

• Gear Train

• Gear Ratio

• Meshing

• Torque

Compares the driven gear to the drive gear.

• Mechanisms

• Gear Ratio

• Meshing

• Torque