Technician A says the sun gear in a planetary gear set is the central gear. Technician B says planet gears are in constant mesh with the sun and ring gears. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because the sun gear is indeed the central gear in a planetary gear set. Technician B is also correct because planet gears are in constant mesh with the sun and ring gears. Therefore, both technicians are correct.

Technician a Says the Sun Gear in a Planetary Gear