When a large gear drives a smaller gear, the output speed _____.
A)decreases and torque decreases
B)decreases and torque increases
C)increases and torque increases
D)increases and torque decreases

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When a large gear drives a smaller gear, the output speed increases due to the smaller gear having to rotate faster to keep up with the larger gear's circumference. Consequently, the torque decreases because the force is distributed over a smaller area.

When a Large Gear Drives a Smaller Gear, the Output