The Difference Between the Rotation Speed of Two Gears in Contact

Question

The difference between the rotation speed of two gears in contact is known as the:
A) gear ratio
B) gear axis
C) acceleration disparity
D) deceleration disparity

Accepted Answer

The gear ratio is the ratio of the rotational speeds of two or more interlocking gears. It is determined by dividing the number of teeth on the driven gear by the number of teeth on the driving gear, reflecting the difference in their rotation speeds.