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Wheel

Este vídeo mostra o funcionamento das engrenagens.
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1. Which gondola has the greater mechanical advantage when the one on the left is moved closer to  the axle of the "wheel"? Why?
2. Where is the out side edge of the "wheel" for the gondola on the left after it is moved?
3.  Why do the straight LEGO pieces attached to the gear point at different angles when the gondola on the left is moved?

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