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There are five gears connected in a row, the first one is connected to the second one, the second one is connected to the third one, and so on. If the first gear is rotating clockwise what direction is the fifth gear turning?

  1. Clockwise

  2. Anti-clockwise

  3. Can't be determined

  4. Depends on the sizes of the gears
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Explanation

In a row of connected gears, the direction alternates with each gear. Gear 1 (CW), Gear 2 (ACW), Gear 3 (CW), Gear 4 (ACW), Gear 5 (CW). Therefore, the fifth gear turns in the same direction as the first.

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