Question

The three notches in the graph occur where the driver changed gears. Describe the changes in velocity and acceleration of the car while in first gear. Is the acceleration just before a gear change larger or smaller than the acceleration just after the change?

Explain your answer

Answer 1

A ) The larger gear can be moved by applying a relatively small force on the smaller gear.

B ) The force applied on the smaller gear is transmitted without any loss to the larger gear .

C ) the direction of motion can be changed without changing the direction of the applied force .

D ) the system would continue to move without any further, after and initial force has set in motion.