What is the Angular Velocity of Gear 5 in a Differential Gear System?

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The discussion centers on calculating the angular velocity of gear 5 in a differential gear system, given that gear 2 operates at 80 rpm counterclockwise. The relationship between the gears is established using the number of teeth, with gear 4 meshing with a fixed ring gear and gear 5. An initial calculation suggests gear 5's angular velocity is 360 rpm, but this is identified as incorrect due to the influence of gear 3 on gear 4. Participants are encouraged to reconsider the differential nature of the system to accurately connect the angular velocities. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in analyzing gear interactions in differential systems.
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Homework Statement


Gear 2 in the figure below is driven at a speed of 80 rpm in the CCW direction viewed from the right end. Gear 4 meshes with a fixed ring gear (gear 7) and with gear 5. Find the angular velocity of gear 5. N2= 16 T, N3= 32 T, N4= 30 T, N5= 22 T and N7= 77 T.
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Homework Equations


w1/w2 = -N2/N1
w = angular velocity
N = number of teeth

(wsun - wcarrier)/(wring - wcarrier) = -Nring/Nsun

The Attempt at a Solution


wcarrier = 80 rpm
wring = 0 as its fixed
wsun = w5

w5 -wc = 77/22 * wc
w5 - 80 = 3.5*80
w5 = 360rpm

This is incorrect however, and I think it is because w3 has an effect on w4 which in turn effects w5.
w3 = -40 = w4;
However I'm not sure how to connect these two values, any help would be much appreciated
 
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