Mechanical ComprehensionQuestion 100 of 120
Two gears mesh together. If the driving gear turns clockwise, the driven gear will turn:
a.clockwise
b.in both directions
c.not at all
d.counterclockwise
Explanation
When two gears mesh directly, they turn in opposite directions. So if the driving gear turns clockwise, the meshed driven gear turns counterclockwise.
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