Answer the following problem. Show your complete solution. Use 4 decimal places. Calculate the diameter of the shaft required to transmit 45 kw at 120 rpm. The maximum torque is likely to exceed the mean by 30% for a maximum permissible shear stress of 55. Calculate also the angle of twist for a length of 2m.

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Answer the following problem. Show your complete solution. Use 4 decimal places.

  1. Calculate the diameter of the shaft required to transmit 45 kw at 120 rpm. The maximum torque is likely to exceed the mean by 30% for a maximum permissible shear stress of 55. Calculate also the angle of twist for a length of 2m. 
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