GATE ME 2019 Set 1 — Question 17
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A spur gear with full depth teeth is transmitting at . The pitch circle diameter of the gear is . The magnitude of the force applied on the gear in the radial direction is
Correct answer
(B) 0.73 kN
Solution
Given:
Power
Angular velocity
Pitch circle diameter Radius
Pressure angle Step 1: Calculate the torque ()Step 2: Calculate the tangential force ()Step 3: Calculate the radial force ()Hence, the correct option is (B).
Power
Angular velocity
Pitch circle diameter Radius
Pressure angle Step 1: Calculate the torque ()Step 2: Calculate the tangential force ()Step 3: Calculate the radial force ()Hence, the correct option is (B).
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