In 100 words when would the compound gear train be better th

In 100 words, when would the compound gear train be better than the epicyclic gear train.

Solution

Compound gears system is employed for transmission of power and reduction of speeds over large number of shafts on which gears are mounted

In this sytem there may be multiple gears might be mounted on shafts

Compound gears system will be helpful in distribution of power from single input shaft to multiple output shafts

Compound gears system would advantageous for a situation where space is limited for space to accomodate individual gear to be mounted on individual shaft