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Worm and worm wheel drive can be reversible.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.

My question is based upon Length Of Arc of Contact in division Toothed Gearing & Gear Trains of Machine Kinematics

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Correct answer is (a) True

To elaborate: If friction angle > lead angle we cannot determine whether drive is reversible or not.

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