Forces gears cause to the shaft (spur gears) - force diagram

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Homework Statement



http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/vn0x.jpg/

Describe the forces acting on the shaft AB

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



I've ignored the bearings for now... but I know each of them has 2 forces, 1 in the radial direction and the other in the tangential direction ... Anyway, this is my diagram (sans bearing forces)

I assumed shaft AB rotates clockwise

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/af6k.jpg/
 
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Hey Fp!

Looks good!
I'd add the forces in the bearings A and B as well though.
 
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