Question: In the epicyclic gear train shown in Fig.15.35, the arm A, carrying the compound wheels D and E, turns freely on the output shaft.

In the epicyclic gear train shown in Fig.15.35, the arm A, carryingthe compound wheels D and E, turns freely on the output shaft. 

In the epicyclic gear train shown in Fig.15.35, the arm A, carrying the compound wheels D and E, turns freely on the output shaft. The input speed is 1000 rpm in counter-clockwise direction when seen from the right. Input power is 7.5 kW. Calculate the holding torque to keep the wheel C fixed. The number of teeth for different gears are as shown in the figure. A E K H B G C F D

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