Quiz on Gears and Gadgets

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What is the primary function of a gear in a mechanical system?

a) To increase electrical energy

b) To transfer motion and force

c) To reduce friction between moving parts

d) To control the temperature of a system

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Which type of gear is used to change the direction of rotation by 90 degrees?

a) Helical gear

b) Bevel gear

c) Worm gear

d) Spur gear

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In a gear train, what does a "compound gear" refer to?

a) A gear with more than one set of teeth

b) A gear that is connected to only one other gear

c) A gear that is made of compound materials

d) A gear that has no teeth

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What is the key difference between a spur gear and a helical gear?

a) Spur gears are used to transmit motion between shafts at right angles, while helical gears are used for parallel shafts

b) Spur gears have angled teeth, while helical gears have straight teeth

c) Helical gears produce more noise than spur gears

d) Spur gears have straight teeth, while helical gears have angled teeth

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What is a "ratchet" mechanism typically used for in gadgets?

a) To allow motion in only one direction

b) To increase torque

c) To synchronize gears

d) To reduce friction

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Which device uses a gear system to convert rotational motion into linear motion?

a) Windmill

b) Gearbox

c) Rack and pinion

d) Pulley system

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In the context of watches, what is a "balance wheel" used for?

a) To power the gears

b) To regulate time by oscillating back and forth

c) To protect the internal gears from damage

d) To change the direction of rotation

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What does a "planetary gear system" consist of?

a) A sun gear, planet gears, and a ring gear

b) A single spur gear and a rack

c) A shaft and several bearings

d) A series of bevel gears

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Quiz on Gears and Gadgets

What is the primary function of a gear in a mechanical system?

Which type of gear is used to change the direction of rotation by 90 degrees?

In a gear train, what does a "compound gear" refer to?

What is the key difference between a spur gear and a helical gear?

What is a "ratchet" mechanism typically used for in gadgets?

Which device uses a gear system to convert rotational motion into linear motion?

In the context of watches, what is a "balance wheel" used for?

What does a "planetary gear system" consist of?

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Quiz on Gears and Gadgets

What is the primary function of a gear in a mechanical system?

Which type of gear is used to change the direction of rotation by 90 degrees?

In a gear train, what does a "compound gear" refer to?

What is the key difference between a spur gear and a helical gear?

What is a "ratchet" mechanism typically used for in gadgets?

Which device uses a gear system to convert rotational motion into linear motion?

In the context of watches, what is a "balance wheel" used for?

What does a "planetary gear system" consist of?

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