If a Drive Gear Is Required to Rotate a Driven

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a drive gear is required to rotate a driven gear in the same direction of rotation,which of the following is a requirement?

• A) drive gear must be larger in diameter than the driven gear
• B) drive gear must double the number of teeth on the driven gear
• C) idler gear is required between the drive and driven gears
• D) two tooth-meshed gears always turn in the same direction

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