How a differential gear system works

Posted by Fzkl | 6:49 PM | Monday, August 10 | , , , | 0 comments »

A differential gear system is used in cars and other four-wheelers to enable wheels on different sides of the vehicle can rotate at different speeds. This is essential because when making a turn, the outer wheel has to go faster than the inner wheel to make the turn without sliding. This video from the 1930s explains the concept beautifully.




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