Understanding Gear Ratios and Torque in Torsional Problems

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Alistair McCheyne
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Hi, this is a question from a previous past paper that I am having trouble with. Am I meant to just use the number of teeth from each gear to find a ratio and use this to find the effective inertia at point C. Then use this to find a torque and take away the torque of the constant load.
My exam is tomorrow so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here is my working
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Thanks
 
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