Gears Flashcards
How do gears move if they are touching?
adjacent gears move in opposite directions
What is the relationship between the first and last gear if there are an ODD number of gears meshed one after another?
the first and last gear always turn in the same direction
What is the relationship between the first and last gear if there are an EVEN number of gears meshed one after another?
the first and last gear always turn in opposite directions
Gears with equal number of teeth move at what speed?
they will turn at the same speed
Smaller gears with less number of teeth move at what speed?
they move faster than larger gears with more teeth
If a bar with teeth at the bottom moves to the right, the attached gear will move in what direction?
clockwise
If a bar with teeth at the bottom moves to the left, the attached gear will move in what direction?
counter-clockwise
If a bar with teeth at the top moves to the right, the attached gear will move in what direction?
counter-clockwise
If a bar with teeth at the top moves to the left, the attached gear will move in what direction?
clockwise
How do wheels (gears) move if they are connected by a belt?
they all move in the same direction
In what direction will gears in contact with a circular-ring gear move?
They will move in the same direction as the circular-ring gear is moving.