Mathematics

Omar Blackburn

23 March, 03:01

In first gear, or low gear, an automobile's engine runs about three times as fast as the drive shaft. In second gear, the engine does not have to run as fast; usually it runs about 1.6 times faster than the drive shaft. Finally, in third, or high gear, the engine runs at the same speed as the drive shaft.

Engine speed = 3,500 r. p. m.

Transmission in first gear

Drive-shaft speed (to nearest r. p. m.) =.

A. 1,167B. 2,188C. 5,600 D. 10,500