Ideally, you want to find a balance between speed and force, where you’re hitting the nail hard enough to drive it in but not too fast to wear yourself out. In a car, this balance is just as important. The engine needs to stay within a certain speed range (its power...
A typical five-speed manual transmission includes several gears that progressively decrease in size as you shift upwards. For instance, first gear is the largest and provides the most torque, making it ideal for starting from a stop. As you shift into second gear, the...
