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Re: Robotics Question of the Day!

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My example was, "How can decreasing a drivetrain's gear ratio increase its top speed?"
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How can increasing a drivetrain's gear ratio increase its top speed?
Confusing to talk about increasing a ratio (e.g. 10:1) because it's unclear which quantity (1 or 10) you're increasing. Better to ask "How can decreasing a drivetrain's gear reduction increase its top speed?"

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