Gears Flashcards
1
Q
To find the velocity ratio of a set of gears, you have to…
A
Divide the number of teeth on the driven gear by the number of teeth on the driver gear
2
Q
What is the purpose of an idler gear?
A
To change the direction of the driven gear.
3
Q
A gear that’s often used in clocks and watches are what type of gear
A
Spur Gears.
4
Q
How would you go about calculating the Output RPM?
A
You would divide the Input RPM by the Velocity Ratio.
