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Learners explore how mechanical advantages and gear ratios can be applied in their builds, daily lives, and in robotics competitions. 

VEX Platform
V5
Platform Structure Type
SPARK
Unit Assignment
STEM Labs
Lab Content
Teacher Notes Guide
STEM Lab Guide
Mechanical Advantage Preview
Mechanical Advantage Pacing Guide
Mechanical Advantage Letter Home
Mechanical Advantage Checklist
Mechanical Advantage Answer Key
Finding Help
The Completed Look of the Build
Build Instructions
Exploration
Building Mechanical Advantage with Gears
Applying Gears to this Build
Where We've Seen Torque or Speed
Designing for Torque or Speed Advantages
Improve Your Build
Review
Using the 1 Post Hex Nut Retainer w/ Bearing Flat
Using the 4 Post Hex Nut Retainer
Using the 1 Post Hex Nut Retainer
Engineering Notebooks
Lab Image
Mechanical Advantage Preview
Lab Number
13