Clutch
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updated: Wed, Jul 02, 2003
A clutch is a device used to connect two rotating shafts, specifically in an automobile, a clutch is used to connect the flywheel of the engine to the transmission. A clutch is made up of two plates which spin on two seperate rotars. When these plates are pushed together, the rotors are forced to spin at the same speed.
Related Terms
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Overdrive
Torque Converter
External Links
How a Clutch works - from How Stuff Works.com
Definition of "Clutch" - from Dictionary.com
