Question

when gears are equal in size, what happens to the speed and torque? speed and torque are constant speed decreases; torque increases speed increases; torques decreases

Explanation:

When gears are equal in size, the gear ratio is \(1:1\). In a gear system, the relationship between speed (angular velocity) and torque is inversely proportional when power is constant (\(P = T\times\omega\), where \(P\) is power, \(T\) is torque, and \(\omega\) is angular velocity). But when the gear ratio is \(1:1\) (gears of equal size), there is no change in speed or torque transfer.

Answer:

Speed and torque are constant.