Why does torque increase when a smaller gear drives a larger gear?

What will be an ideal response?


The larger gear turns at a slower speed (speed reduction means torque increase) but with an increase in torque.

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The pressure and temperature at the inlet to the ideal Otto cycle, with T-s diagram shown, are 100 kPa and 10ºC. The maximum temperature in the cycle is 1200ºC. Assume constant specific heats from Table below for all calculations.

A) 68%
B) 70%
C) 76%
D) 81%

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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