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When riding a motorcycle, the correct downshifting in the gearbox ensures:
AA decrease in the vehicle's speed and an increase in torque.Correct
BAn increase in the vehicle's speed.
CAn increase in the vehicle's speed and a decrease in torque.
Explanation
Downshifting in a motorcycle's gearbox causes the engine braking effect, which results in a decrease in the vehicle's speed. At the same time, using a lower gear increases the traction force available at the wheel, which translates into an increase in torque. The other options are incorrect because downshifting does not cause an increase in the motorcycle's speed. An increase in speed and a reduction in torque are effects associated with shifting to higher gears, not downshifting.
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