Which part of the car transfers the engine power to the wheels?
Mechanics (different vehicle systems)
Explanation
Transmission: how it transfers engine power to the wheels
- The **transmission** is the set of mechanisms that **transfers engine power to the wheels**.
- Additionally, it allows:
- **Starting from a standstill**, by multiplying torque and connecting the engine to the wheels.
- **Keeping the engine running with the vehicle stationary**, by temporarily decoupling (clutch or converter).
- **Moving in reverse**, by reversing the rotation direction through gears.
- It usually includes elements like a **clutch/converter**, **gearbox**, and **drive to the axles**.
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