Mechanical Comprehension · Question 25

Question 25 of 200

A 20-tooth gear drives a 60-tooth gear. The larger gear turns

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Correct answer to question 25 (Mechanical Comprehension): one third as fast as the driver

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The tooth ratio is 20 to 60, so the driven gear makes one turn for every three of the driver. It turns slower but with three times the torque, which is the trade a gear set always makes.

Updated: November 2026

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