Practice Shafts and Keys - 2.7 | Anatomy of Machines and Design Considerations | Machine Element and System Design
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a shaft in machinery?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what transfers energy in machines.

Question 2

Easy

What does a key do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how gears and shafts stay aligned.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary role of a shaft in machines?

  • Transmit power
  • Support structures
  • Store energy

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the function of keys and what happens without them.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Research torque equations and material specifications.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of torque transfer and component integrity.

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