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5.4 Moments, levers and gears

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Question 15
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An electric screwdriver uses a gear system. A small gear on the motor drives a larger gear attached to the screwdriver bit.

a.

Explain why the screwdriver bit turns more slowly than the motor.

[2]
b.

Explain why this gear system allows the screwdriver to turn a stiff screw.

[3]
c.

A student says that the gear system increases the energy transferred by the motor. Explain why the student is wrong.

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5.4 Moments, levers and gears Questions

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