GEARS
What is gear and its function?
Gears are used to transfer motion and torque between machine components in mechanical devices. Depending on the design and construction of the gear pair employed, gears can change the direction of movement and/or increase the output speed or torque.
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What are examples of gears?
Examples of common objects with gears are non-digital clocks, vehicles, drills, manual can openers and bicycles. Another use for gears is to "expand the physical limits of the human body." Powered wheel chairs and lifts have gears.
