When the driving gear is smaller than the driven gear, this decreases output speed and increases output torque.

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When the driving gear is smaller than the driven gear, it results in a decrease in output speed because the driven gear takes longer to complete one full rotation. This setup increases output torque because the force is applied over a larger distance at the driven gear, amplifying the torque as per the principle of leverage.

When the Driving Gear Is Smaller Than the Driven Gear