Practice question

How are planetary gearsets controlled in a hydraulic automatic transmission to achieve different gear ratios?

  1. By physically sliding the planetary gears along splined shafts
  2. By using hydraulic bands and multi-plate clutches to hold or release gear members
  3. By changing the viscosity of the automatic transmission fluid
  4. By varying the speed of the engine starter motor pinion

Answer: B — By using hydraulic bands and multi-plate clutches to hold or release gear members

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