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Question 13
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A mechanical gearbox inside a wind turbine contains two meshed spur gears, GA G_A\,GA​ and GBG_BGB​, as shown in the diagram. Gear GA G_A\,GA​ has 108 teeth and rotates in a clockwise direction. Gear GB G_B\,GB​ has 36 teeth.

Gear train with two meshed gears, GA and GB

Describe how a third spur gear, GCG_CGC​, could be integrated into this gear train so that it rotates in a clockwise direction with triple the rotation speed of gear GBG_BGB​.

Your answer should refer to:

  • the position of gear GC G_C\,GC​ relative to the other gears
  • the number of teeth required on gear GCG_CGC​.
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