This document discusses gears and gear trains. It defines gears as components that transmit rotational force from one shaft to another. The main types of gears discussed are spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears, and planetary/epicyclic gears. Gear terminology like pitch circle, diametral pitch, and module are also defined. Gear trains can be simple, compound, or planetary and are used to reduce speed and increase torque. Planetary gear trains provide high gear ratios and are commonly used in automatic transmissions.