Define the following term in reference to a gear system :
Gain in speed.

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Solution

Gain in speed: The gain in speed is equal to the ratio of speed of rotation of driven wheel to the speed of rotation of the driving wheel.

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Define the following term in reference to a gear system :Gain in speed.

Gain in speed: The gain in speed is equal to the ratio of speed of rotation of driven wheel to the speed of rotation of the driving wheel.

Define the following term in reference to a gear system :
Gain in speed.