When an idler gear is placed between the driving and driven gear, the driven gear ______.
A)rotates in the same direction as the driving gear
B)rotates in the direction opposite to the driving gear
C)remains stationary
D)causes the driven gear to rotate faster

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An idler gear does not change the output speed or direction of rotation; it is used to change the direction of rotation of the driven gear, making it rotate in the same direction as the driving gear.

When an Idler Gear Is Placed Between the Driving and Driven