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The size of a gear is usually specified by

(a) pressure angle

(b) circular pitch

(c) diametral pitch

(d) pitch circle diameter

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Correct choice is (d) pitch circle diameter

The explanation is: Pitch circle diameter is the diameter of the pitch circle. The size of the gear is usually specified by the pitch circle diameter. It is also known as pitch diameter.

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