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Uploaded by on Nov 15, 2008

Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/video This video resource is designed to provide a basic introduction to gears suitable for grades 4 to 9. Gear rotation, gear ratio, rates of rotation, mechanical advantage and examples of use are included. A second video, " Time, Clocks and Gears" explains how gears are used in mechanical clocks to control the hands on an analog clock.

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  • I hope ScienceOnline will make more vids exactly like this. It's very good explained! Thanks a lot. (From Europe, Belgium).

  • great n very interesting

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  • thank you for an amazing video. I know its a little complex for grade 1's, but I think they will benefit from the early exposure.

  • first clip is downtown ottawa

  • So, to have optimum speed you need a Big gear on the pedal and a small gear on the wheel?

  • My teacher has this video ,but I don't understand about gear , who can explain me !? I will so happy if I pass my test about the Gear . I'm Thai , if you're Thai people you can explain me in Thai language ,but u are other nation ,don't wory I can read . THANKS PLEASE!!

  • Guy can help me on this 3 question?1)What are the names of the two rivers that the lock connects?2)Why a high mechanical advantage is necessary to open the locks?3)Name the parts of the machine that enable the locks to be open?

  • Excellent explanations, thanks.

  • wow....... Exellant marvallous you are a good teacher, i love

  • nice video :)

  • Man its really amazing you explained everything so easily

  • Awesome video, very well done. Would love too see more videos from this man.

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