When a small gear drives a much larger one, the output has
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Correct answer to question 28 (Mechanical Comprehension): more torque and less speed
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Gearing down multiplies turning force at the cost of rotational speed. It is why a vehicle pulls away in low gear and why a hand drill for masonry runs slowly.
Updated: November 2026
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