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Discussion Forum : Machine Design - Section 8 (Q.No. 41)
Machine Design
41.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding power screws?
The efficiency of a self locking screw can not be more than 50%
The efficiency of Acme (trapezoidal) thread is less than that of a square thread
If the friction angle is less than the helix angle of the screw, then the efficiency will be more than 50%
(A) and (B) Only
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Vijay patel said:   5 years ago
I think it can be more than 50 per cent but in this question, it is written" will be" that's why it is wrong. So in place of will be, it should be can be. Then C will be right.
Rajkotha said:   6 years ago
Helix angle < friction angle -self locking screw <50%.

Heix angle >friction angle -overhauling screw>50%.
Vinay BEL said:   5 years ago
Yes, I too agree, All the given options are correct.
Hitesh Daka said:   9 years ago
Yes, all are correct. I agree with you all.
RAJA said:   9 years ago
Yes, option C is also the correct answer.
TNK said:   7 years ago
Yes, All the given options are correct.
Milindsardar said:   9 years ago
All the given options are correct.
Md Rajaul Hak said:   8 years ago
Why option"c" is not correct?
BISWAJIT said:   6 years ago
Why not option C?
Ajaypal said:   9 years ago
Why not C?
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