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Discussion Forum : Machine Design - Section 6 (Q.No. 11)
11.
If the centre distance of the mating gears having involute teeth is increased, then the pressure angle
increases
decreases
remains unchanged
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vinay BEL said:   5 years ago
Agree, increases is the right one.

Ganeshr said:   5 years ago
Increases because the radius of the pitch circle increases as centre distance increases.

Cos (Pressure angle) = base circle radius/pitch circle radius.

Hence pressure Angle increases.


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