When using gearing or some other power transmission system to reduce speed,the system often _______ torque.
A) gains
B) loses
C) has the same amount of
D) None of these are correct

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When using gearing or another power transmission system to reduce speed, the system often gains torque. This is due to the principle of conservation of energy, where a decrease in speed (or angular velocity) through gearing results in an increase in torque to conserve the overall power transmitted through the system.

When Using Gearing or Some Other Power Transmission System to Reduce