Practice Rack And Pinion (2.2) - Anatomy of Machines and Design Considerations
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Rack and Pinion

Practice - Rack and Pinion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a rack in the rack and pinion system?

💡 Hint: Think of its shape compared to the pinion.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of the rack and pinion mechanism.

💡 Hint: Consider vehicles.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the pinion gear do in a rack and pinion system?

It translates linear motion
It rotates to move the rack
It supports the structure

💡 Hint: Think about the action of turning.

Question 2

True or False: Rack and pinion systems are only used in steering wheels.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall other systems we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a pinion gear with a radius of 3 cm has 10 teeth, determine how far the rack moves when the pinion makes one full rotation.

💡 Hint: Use circumference for circular motion.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how you would troubleshoot a malfunctioning rack and pinion gear system in a vehicle's steering mechanism.

💡 Hint: Consider how motion feels when you turn the steering wheel.

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