Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

  1. Gears are toothed wheels that transmit force and motion of one rotating, geared shaft to another.

A. Depending on the relative sizes of the meshing gears, a variety of speed or force multiplications can be obtained.

B. For gearing, it is more common to speak of torque than force.

C. It is possible to simply change the direction of motion.

D. Teeth can be formed on the outside, as for external gears, or on the inside, as for internal gears.

  1. Torque is equal to force multiplied by distance from the point of force application to the centre of rotation.

  1. DCBA

  2. BCAD

  3. DACB

  4. ABCD

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sentence B as well as 6 both describes the concept of Torque as implied in relation to gears, therefore, these two must come together. The order presenting such sequence is available in option (3), hence, it is the correct answer.