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Investigate mechanisms – gears
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Words and meanings to learn
gear
Toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of motion.
worm gear
A gear consisting of a spirally threaded shaft and a wheel with marginal teeth that mesh into it.
rack and pinion
Gears used to convert rotation (movement in a circular direction) into linear (movement in a straight line) motion.
bevel gear
A gear having teeth cut into a conical surface, usually meshing with a similar gear set at right angles.
mesh
To connect, interlock or engage with.
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Create a Set of Gears
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