In full depth 14^0 involute system, the smallest number of teeth in a pinion which meshes with rack without interference is
(a) 12
(b) 16
(c) 25
(d) 32
This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.
Question is from Comparison Between Involute and Cycloidal Gears in section Toothed Gearing & Gear Trains of Machine Kinematics