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Which one of the following is true for involute gears?

(a) Interference is inherently absent

(b) Variation in centre distance of shafts increases radial force

(c) A convex flank is always in contact with concave flank

(d) Pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement

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This key question is from Reverted Gear Train in portion Toothed Gearing & Gear Trains of Machine Kinematics

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The correct choice is (d) Pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement

Best explanation: For involute gears, the pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement.

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