Gear Trains With Two Gears
In a gear train, the input gear, or drive gear, transmits power to the output gear, also known as the driven gear. The input gear, which is usually connected to a power source, such as a motor or engine, transmits power through any other gears that may be in the gear train to the output gear.
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