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Which of the following is a disadvantage of involute gears?

(a) Occurrence of interference

(b) Non occurrence of interference

(c) Pressure angle remains constant

(d) Face and flank are generated by single curve

I got this question in an interview for internship.

My question is taken from Interference topic in portion Toothed Gearing & Gear Trains of Machine Kinematics

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The correct option is (a) Occurrence of interference

To explain: The disadvantage of the involute teeth is that the interference occurs. This may be avoided by altering the heights of addendum and dedendum of the mating teeth.

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