Technician A says gears are used to multiply torque. Technician B says to apply torque to other rotating parts of the drivetrain, gears are used. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. Gears are used to multiply torque when the output gear is larger than the input gear, and to apply torque to other rotating parts of the drivetrain, such as wheels or other gears, they are also used.

Technician a Says Gears Are Used to Multiply Torque