Which gear ratio transmits the least amount of force to the vehicle's wheels?

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The gearbox operates on an inverse relationship between speed and force (torque). Low gears (first gear) transmit maximum force to move the car from a standstill or climb hills, but offer low speed. Conversely, the highest gear (fifth or sixth) allows the vehicle to travel at higher speeds with better fuel economy, but it transmits the least amount of force to the wheels. For this reason, if a vehicle loses speed on an uphill slope, it is necessary to downshift to a lower gear to regain torque.

Which gear ratio transmits the least amount of force to the vehicle's wheels?

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