Technician a Says a Simpson Geartrain Is an Arrangement of Two

question 47

Multiple Choice

Technician A says a Simpson geartrain is an arrangement of two separate planetary gearsets with a common sun gear, two ring gears, and two planetary pinion carriers. Technician B says a Ravigneaux gearset has two sun gears, two sets of planet gears within a single carrier, and two ring gears. Who is correct?

• A)A only
• B)B only
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Upward Communication

Communication that flows from subordinates to superiors.

Downward Communication

Communication that flows from superiors to subordinates.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or messages among individuals or groups at the same level in an organization.

Pelz Effect

Subordinates feel more satisfied in their jobs the more their supervisors are able to influence higher-level decisions.