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Is the flow of power reversible in a worm and wheel gear
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Is the flow of power reversible in a worm and wheel gear

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The flow of power cannot be reversed since the slider could not move the worm gears. Since the input has one continuous tooth and the output has not teeth there is no gear ratio and no change in torque and speed.

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