Unit 1: Mechanical Engineering - Testing Gears
⚙ SPARKSHOP
Testing Gears
Choose a scenario to begin your experiment
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Speed Test
Bike Race Challenge
SPEED
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Effort Test
Coin Pressing Machine
EFFORTTry both scenarios — record Pass or Fail for each gear set!
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SPEED TEST
Bike Race Challenge
Which driver gear helps the bike go fastest? Try each gear set and record your results.
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EFFORT TEST
Coin Pressing Machine
Which driver gear gives the most pressing force? Try each gear set and record your results.
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SPARKSHOP
Great work, SparkShop Engineer!
You've tested how gear size affects speed and effort. You're thinking like a real engineer!
🚴 Speed key idea
Smaller driver → larger follower = more speed, less force
🪙 Effort key idea
Larger driver → smaller follower = more force, less speed