Mechanical ComprehensionQuestion 101 of 120
A smaller gear driving a larger gear will cause the larger gear to turn:
a.more slowly
b.faster
c.at the same speed
d.backward only
Explanation
A small gear driving a large gear reduces speed but increases turning force, or torque. The larger gear turns more slowly because it has more teeth to move per revolution.
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