On a manual transmission vehicle, the MOST-Likely cause of a change in torque would be:
A) the depression of the clutch
B) changing gears
C) the uncoupling of the powertrain
D) engine load

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Changing gears in a manual transmission vehicle directly alters the gear ratio, which in turn changes the torque delivered to the wheels. This is because different gears provide different levels of mechanical advantage, affecting the vehicle's acceleration and pulling power.

On a Manual Transmission Vehicle, the MOST-Likely Cause of a Change