A rack-and-pinion mechanism, such as in a car's steering system, converts
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Correct answer to question 161 (Mechanical Comprehension): rotary motion of the pinion into straight-line motion of the rack
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The pinion is a small round gear that meshes with a flat toothed rack, turning the pinion's rotation into linear movement of the rack.
Updated: November 2026
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