Practice Shafts And Keys (2.7) - Anatomy of Machines and Design Considerations
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Shafts and Keys

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a shaft in machinery?

💡 Hint: Think about what transfers energy in machines.

Question 2 Easy

What does a key do?

💡 Hint: Consider how gears and shafts stay aligned.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of a shaft in machines?

Transmit power
Support structures
Store energy

💡 Hint: Think of how motion is transferred in machines.

Question 2

True or False: Keys are used to prevent components from rotating independently on a shaft.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the function of keys and what happens without them.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a shaft that must transmit 1000 N·m of torque safely. What factors do you need to consider in your design?

💡 Hint: Research torque equations and material specifications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the consequences if a key fails in a high-torque application. What will be the immediate effects?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of torque transfer and component integrity.

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