If I’m in drive on a hill, how am I able to stay stationary by just applying a little gas?

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The gears in the transmission aren’t actually turning, so why does a little gas keep me from rolling back but also not going forward?

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The gears are turning. At least, those on the engine side are.

They’re applying enough rotational force on the input side to the torque converter to stop the output side gears, and hence the drive wheels, from rotating in reverse.

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