Determine the speed and direction of rotation of the output gear.

Question

Figure shows a planetary gear train that has two inputs w₂ and w₆; Sun gear 2 rotates at 500 r.p.m. and the arm 6 rotates at 750 r.p.m. both clockwise as viewed from left. Determine the speed and direction of rotation of the output gear 5.

 

Answer 1

In a Planetory gear train