Robot Mathematics: Gearing Ratio Calculations for Performance

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: robot, circle, formula, ratio, proportion, equation, wheels, speed, engineering, gears, rotation, circumference, fractions
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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