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What is the function of an idler gear?

  • To change the speed and torque of rotating axles
  • To maintain the direction of rotation between two other gears (correct)
  • To connect two other gears
  • To increase the gear ratio

What is the most common type of gear?

  • Idler gear
  • Worm gear
  • Spur gear (correct)
  • Bevel gear

What does the gear ratio of 5 to 1 mean?

  • The larger gear rotates 5 times faster than the smaller gear
  • The smaller gear rotates 5 times faster than the larger gear
  • It takes 5 turns of the smaller gear to get 1 turn of the larger gear (correct)
  • It takes 1 turn of the smaller gear to get 5 turns of the larger gear

What is the purpose of putting bushings on the back side of a 1x16 beam when using a gear?

<p>To reduce friction between the gears and the beam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a worm gear?

<p>Connect two non-parallel shafts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Gear Functions

  • The idler gear is used to change the direction of rotation without changing the gear ratio.

Gear Types

  • The most common type of gear is the spur gear.

Gear Ratio

  • A gear ratio of 5 to 1 means that the output shaft rotates at 1/5 the speed of the input shaft, while the torque is multiplied by 5.

Gear Mounting

  • Bushings are placed on the back side of a 1x16 beam when using a gear to provide a clearance fit for the gear's shaft, reducing friction and allowing for smoother rotation.

Worm Gear

  • The worm gear is a type of gear that allows for high gear ratios in a small package, and is often used in applications where a high torque is required in a confined space.

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