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The size of gear is usually specified by

(a) pressure angle

(b) pitch circle diameter

(c) circular pitch

(d) diametral pitch

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Correct option is (b) pitch circle diameter

For explanation I would say: It is the diameter of the pitch circle. The size of the gear is usually specified by the pitch circle diameter. It is also called as pitch diameter.

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