Gears

The following video-demonstration shows how gears are another form of simple machine that can be analyzed in terms of force and distance, albeit that distance is in terms of turning an axil.

A car transmission appears exceedingly complex with numerous gears in various dispositions. Type into your browser: transmissions cutaway diagrams/ Sill, their only function is to trade off force and distance–greater force but less distance delivered to the wheels for acceleration and going up hills and less force but greater distance delivered for cursing at higher speeds.