The rack and pinion gear system changes a rotary input motion to a(n)____ output motion.
A) linear
B) faster rotary
C) oscillating
D) reciprocal

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The rack and pinion gear system works by converting rotational motion into linear motion. The pinion gear, which is the smaller gear, rotates and engages with teeth on the rack, which is the linear gear. As the pinion gear rotates, it moves the rack back and forth in a straight line, producing linear motion.

The Rack and Pinion Gear System Changes a Rotary Input