FCTC Written Study Guide questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Two or more gears working in a sequence (train) are called a gear train or, in many cases, a...?
- correct answer Transmission
Other name for gear
- correct answer Cogwheel
When there are an odd number of meshed gears then the last gear will always turn in what direction?
- correct answer Same Direction
What can geared devices change?
- correct answer the speed, torque, and direction of a power source
A gear can also mesh with a non-rotating toothed part, called?
- correct answer A Rack, producing translation instead of rotation
When two gears mesh, and one gear is bigger than the other (even though the size of the teeth must
match) what is produced?
- correct answer A mechanical advantage is produced (Inversed Relationship
A belt and pulley system is characterized by?
- correct answer Two or more pulleys in common to a belt
What does a belt and pulley system do?
- correct answer Allows for mechanical power, torque, and speed to be transmitted across axles
When is a mechanical advantage is realized?
- correct answer When the pulleys are of differing diameters
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Two or more gears working in a sequence (train) are called a gear train or, in many cases, a...?
- correct answer Transmission
Other name for gear
- correct answer Cogwheel
When there are an odd number of meshed gears then the last gear will always turn in what direction?
- correct answer Same Direction
What can geared devices change?
- correct answer the speed, torque, and direction of a power source
A gear can also mesh with a non-rotating toothed part, called?
- correct answer A Rack, producing translation instead of rotation
When two gears mesh, and one gear is bigger than the other (even though the size of the teeth must
match) what is produced?
- correct answer A mechanical advantage is produced (Inversed Relationship
A belt and pulley system is characterized by?
- correct answer Two or more pulleys in common to a belt
What does a belt and pulley system do?
- correct answer Allows for mechanical power, torque, and speed to be transmitted across axles
When is a mechanical advantage is realized?
- correct answer When the pulleys are of differing diameters
