Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
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Which statement best describes gear ratio?
- the ratio of output force to input force
- force distributed over an area
- the relationship between the tooth counts of meshing gears
- the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object
Reveal answer and explanation
the relationship between the tooth counts of meshing gears
gear ratio is the relationship between the tooth counts of meshing gears. A small driving gear turns a larger driven gear more slowly with greater torque.