Technician A says gear reduction is accomplished by holding the sun gear and applying torque to the ring gear. Technician B says gear reduction can also occur if the ring gear is held and the sun gear is the input gear. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question

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Both technicians are correct. Gear reduction can be accomplished by holding the sun gear and applying torque to the ring gear or by holding the ring gear and applying torque to the sun gear.

Technician a Says Gear Reduction Is Accomplished by Holding the Sun