The Jolt of Acceleration: 1st vs. 5th Gear

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The jolt that you feel when you press on the gas when in 1st gear...would you feel that same jolt in 5th gear if there was no air resistance?
 
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No. The jolt has more to do with the difference in gear ratios and the efficiency of the engine.