GEAR TALK - Gears made simple with back-to-basics video
25 June 2010
You’re never too young to learn how gears increase mechanical advantage!
Next time your kids ask those “How, why, what” questions, or start dismantling the heirloom clock out of curiosity, show them the Introductory Gears video from online Hilaroad Science videos. It provides a simple yet informative demonstration of how gears actually work and their uses in everyday life. It also highlights how gears represent an ancient technology that we continue using today, from clocks and canal locks to bicycles and space stations.
To understand the basics behind: gear rotation, gear ratio, rates of rotation, with examples of spur and bevel gears, click here !
