Practice question

In a simple epicyclic (planetary) gear set, if the planetary carrier is locked (held stationary), the sun gear acts as the input driver, and the ring gear is the output driven member, what type of drive is achieved?

  1. Forward overdrive
  2. Reverse gear reduction
  3. Forward gear reduction
  4. Direct drive

Answer: B — Reverse gear reduction

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