Multiple choice

Which one of the following is used to convert a rotational motion into a translational motion?

  1. Bevel gears

  2. Double helical gears

  3. Worm gears

  4. Rack and pinion gears

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

(A) Bevel gears are used for intersecting shafts. (B) Double helical gears are used for parallel shafts. (C) Worm gears are used where we need very high reduction ratio. (D) Rack & pinion gears are used to convert rotational motion into translation motion.