Gears And Levers Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate gear ratio
A
Number of gears on the driven divided by number of gears on the driver
2
Q
What do levers do
A
They make it easier to do work by increasing the distance from the pivot at which the force is amplified
3
Q
In which direction do gears turn
A
Opposite direction to the gear turning it
4
Q
What would happen to the force if it was transmitted to a large gear
A
The force would be amplified as it is a bigger distance from the pivot
5
Q
What does a small gear give
A
Low speed and a high turning effect
6
Q
What does a larger gear give
A
High speed and a low turning effect
