Title: Calculate gear ratios and horsepower.
Course: Mechatronics II (13901-II) > Section: Understanding Mechanical Components in a Mechanical System

Calculation should include

- gear ratios
- tradeoff between rotational speed and torque
- horsepower (e.g., sizing of motors)
- efficiency.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do gears on a bicycle make it easier to pedal at different speeds across varying terrain?
- What is the disadvantage of using a motor without enough horsepower to consistently move the load?