When a small gear drives a larger 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 small gear drives a larger gear, the output speed decreases because the larger gear takes longer to complete one revolution. However, the torque increases because the larger gear radius amplifies the force applied by the smaller gear.

When a Small Gear Drives a Larger Gear, the Output