Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Operation

See the parts of a CVT in operation: TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Drive pulley 0:20 Driven Pulley 0:23 Steel push belt 0:30 Input shaft 0:40 Reverse clutch 0:48 Forward clutch 1:03 Output shaft 1:20 CVT operational theory 1:30 Low gear ratio (pulley ratio) 1:55 High gear ratio (pulley ratio) 2:45 MUST SEE! CVT Operational demonstration 2:48 Underdrive ratio (2.6 to1) demonstration 3:00 Overdrive ratio (0.4 to1) demonstration 4:15 Variable ratio and direct drive (1 to 1) discussion 4:50 The eCVT difference Questions for Teachers: 1. List the three major components of a CVT transmission 2. What is the purpose of the forward clutch?  Use the “,“ and “.“ keys to step frame by frame through the video as necessary for the next three questions. 3. Is the CVT shown at timestamp in under-drive, direct-drive, or over-drive mode? How can you tell? 4. Is the CVT shown at timestamp in under-drive, direct-drive, or over-drive mode? How can you tell? 5. Is the CVT shown at timestamp in