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A solid circular shaft 50 mm in diameter transmits a torque of 700 N· m. What is the maximum shear stress in the shaft?
- 57.04
- 28.52
- 14.26
- 356.51
Answer
B. 28.52
Solution
max = 16T/(π d3) = 16(700 × 1000 N· mm)/(π (50)3) = 28.52 MPa.
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