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Gear

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A gear is a wheel with teeth.

Animated two spur gears 1 2.gif
Animated two spur gears 1 2.gif
These teeth lock together. They help parts turn. This can make a car go. Gears help machines work.
Han Iron Gears (9947881746).jpg
Han Iron Gears (9947881746).jpg
Do you see gears in your toys?

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File:Animated two spur gears 1 2.gif
Animated two spur gears 1 2.gif
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Animiertes Prinzip Malteserkreuzgetriebe Front.gif
File:Han Iron Gears (9947881746).jpg
Han Iron Gears (9947881746).jpg
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South-pointing chariot (Science Museum model).jpg
File:Cog Wheel and stone spindle.jpg
Cog Wheel and stone spindle.jpg
File:Storckensohn cog wheels closeup.jpg
Storckensohn cog wheels closeup.jpg
File:Cogwheel in Malbork.jpg
Cogwheel in Malbork.jpg
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Engranaje cónico, Nymphenburg, Múnich,...
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Sprocket35b.jpg
File:Inside gear.png
Inside gear.png
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Crown gear.png

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