A motor drives 50 hp to a shafting 1 1/2 in. diameter and 3 ft. long. If the maximum shearing stress produced by torsion is 39,628 psi and the total angle of twist in the shaft is 9.080, calculate the torque (based on angle of twist and shearing) and angular speed in rpm. G = 12 x 106 psi.

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A motor drives 50 hp to a shafting 1 1/2 in. diameter and 3 ft. long. If the maximum shearing stress produced by torsion is 39,628 psi and the total angle of twist in the shaft is 9.080, calculate the torque (based on angle of twist and shearing) and angular speed in rpm. G = 12 x 106 psi.

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