A gear train increases the driven gear's speed compared to the drive gear. What happens to the torque delivered to the driven gear?
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Correct answer to question 157 (Mechanical Comprehension): torque decreases
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Gears trade torque for speed: whenever a gear train speeds up rotation, it proportionally reduces the torque available at the output.
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