When the Carrier in a Simple Planetary Gearset Is Held

question 37

Multiple Choice

When the carrier in a simple planetary gearset is held and the sun gear is the input member,at what speed and direction is the ring gear turning?

• A) reverse direction,slower speed
• B) reverse direction,faster speed
• C) same direction,slower speed
• D) same direction,faster speed

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