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In order to have smooth operation, the minimum number of teeth on the smaller sprocket, for moderate speeds, should be

(a) 15

(b) 17

(c) 21

(d) 25

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My question is taken from Advantages and Disadvantages of Chain Drive Over Belt or Rope Drive topic in division Belt, Rope and Chain Drives of Machine Kinematics

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The correct answer is (b) 17

The explanation: In order to have smooth operation, the minimum number of teeth on the smaller sprocket or pinion may be taken as 17 for moderate speeds and 21 for high speeds.

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