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Question 6

An observatory dome is rotated by two interlocking gears. A small gear on the motor shaft drives a larger gear on the dome shaft.

How does the speed of the dome gear compare with the speed of the motor gear?

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A

The dome gear rotates more quickly than the motor gear.

B

Gear size does not determine which gear rotates more slowly.

C

The dome gear rotates more slowly than the motor gear.

D

The dome gear rotates at the same speed as the motor gear.

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