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   ocr: GLOSSARY GEAR RATIO A gear ratio isa comparison 101 RPM. 40 ofthe number ofteeth on two RPM gear wheels. For example, the gears shown here have a ratio AmIg - - - - - of4:10.If the large gear wheel (40 teeth) turns the small gear O - - - - - than wheel the (10 large teeth), one the (10 smaller rpm). / e - - - - TEETH wheel will tum faster (40 rpm) - - - 2 - . - 10 The gear ratio gives the relative speeds ofthe two wheels. 40 TEETH.