Gears Flashcards

1
Q

How do gears move if they are touching?

A

adjacent gears move in opposite directions

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2
Q

What is the relationship between the first and last gear if there are an ODD number of gears meshed one after another?

A

the first and last gear always turn in the same direction

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3
Q

What is the relationship between the first and last gear if there are an EVEN number of gears meshed one after another?

A

the first and last gear always turn in opposite directions

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4
Q

Gears with equal number of teeth move at what speed?

A

they will turn at the same speed

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5
Q

Smaller gears with less number of teeth move at what speed?

A

they move faster than larger gears with more teeth

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6
Q

If a bar with teeth at the bottom moves to the right, the attached gear will move in what direction?

A

clockwise

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7
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If a bar with teeth at the bottom moves to the left, the attached gear will move in what direction?

A

counter-clockwise

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Q

If a bar with teeth at the top moves to the right, the attached gear will move in what direction?

A

counter-clockwise

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9
Q

If a bar with teeth at the top moves to the left, the attached gear will move in what direction?

A

clockwise

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10
Q

How do wheels (gears) move if they are connected by a belt?

A

they all move in the same direction

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11
Q

In what direction will gears in contact with a circular-ring gear move?

A

They will move in the same direction as the circular-ring gear is moving.

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