The gear motor can develop 2 hp when it turns at 150

Chapter 5, Problem 5-36

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The gear motor can develop 2 hp when it turns at 150 rev/min. If the allowable shear stress for the shaft is \(\tau_{\text {allow }}=8 \mathrm{ksi}\), determine the smallest diameter of the shaft to the nearest \(\frac{1}{8}\) in. that can be used.

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QUESTION:

The gear motor can develop 2 hp when it turns at 150 rev/min. If the allowable shear stress for the shaft is \(\tau_{\text {allow }}=8 \mathrm{ksi}\), determine the smallest diameter of the shaft to the nearest \(\frac{1}{8}\) in. that can be used.

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Calculate the angular velocity,

Calculate the power,

                                                                   

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