2.2 - Solid Circular Shaft Formula
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Practice Questions
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What does the term torsion refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about twisting forces applied to different materials.
What is the formula for calculating shear stress in a solid shaft?
💡 Hint: Identify the variables in the formula related to torque, radius, and moment of inertia.
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What is the formula for shear stress in a solid circular shaft?
💡 Hint: Remember 'T', 'r', and the importance of 'J' in the formula.
True or False: Higher torque increases the angle of twist in a shaft.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when more force is applied.
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Challenge Problems
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A solid circular shaft with a diameter of 0.15 m is subject to a torque of 300 Nm. Calculate the maximum shear stress.
💡 Hint: Remember to compute J accurately.
A shaft made of steel with a shear modulus of 200 GPa and length of 5 m is twisted with a torque of 400 Nm. Find the angle of twist.
💡 Hint: Ensure G is converted to the same unit system used in other values.
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