Question

The velocity of sliding _____________ the distance of the point of contact from the pitch point.

(a) is directly proportional to

(b) is inversaly proportional to

(c) is equal to cosɸ multiplied by

(d) does not depend upon

I had been asked this question in unit test.

I would like to ask this question from Comparison Between Involute and Cycloidal Gears in division Toothed Gearing & Gear Trains of Machine Kinematics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) is directly proportional to

For explanation I would say: The velocity of sliding is the velocity of one tooth relative to its mating tooth along the common tangent at the point of contact.