ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
The World of Gears and Pulleys
Contributed by: Parkin
  • 1. Which type of gear has straight teeth and is most commonly used in industry?
A) Worm gear
B) Bevel gear
C) Spur gear
D) Helical gear
  • 2. What is the benefit of using a pulley system?
A) It reduces mechanical advantage
B) It increases friction
C) It can change the direction and magnitude of a force
D) It limits motion
  • 3. Which type of pulley changes only the direction of the force applied?
A) Compound pulley
B) Fixed pulley
C) Moveable pulley
D) Block and tackle pulley
  • 4. What is the main difference between a simple and compound gear train?
A) Compound gear trains have multiple intermediate gears
B) Compound gear trains move slower
C) Simple gear trains have bigger gears
D) Simple gear trains are more complex
  • 5. Which type of gear is shaped like a screw and is used to increase or decrease rotational motion?
A) Worm gear
B) Bevel gear
C) Helical gear
D) Spur gear
  • 6. Which gear type is used to change the direction of rotation in a system perpendicular to another gear?
A) Helical gear
B) Bevel gear
C) Rack and pinion gear
D) Spur gear
  • 7. How does a rack and pinion system convert rotary motion into linear motion?
A) By using a belt drive system
B) By increasing friction between gears
C) The pinion gear engages with the teeth of the rack to move in a straight line
D) By rolling the gears on a surface
  • 8. What do worms gears provide in a system?
A) Slippery surface
B) High gear reduction
C) Low gear reduction
D) Flexible movement
  • 9. How does a gear train multiply torque?
A) By reducing the number of gears
B) By changing the speed at which force is applied
C) By adding more power sources
D) By increasing the size of the gears
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.