Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
A small driving gear turns a larger driven gear more slowly with greater torque. Which concept is being demonstrated?
- gear ratio
- buoyancy
- mechanical advantage
- pressure
Reveal answer and explanation
gear ratio
gear ratio is the relationship between the tooth counts of meshing gears. A small driving gear turns a larger driven gear more slowly with greater torque.