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A speed reducer unit consists of a double-threaded worm of pitch = 11 mm and a worm wheel of pitch diameter = 84 mm. The ratio of the output torque to the input to rque is

(a) 7·6

(b) 12

(c) 24

(d) 42

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Right choice is (a) 7·6

To explain: Output torque/Input torque = pitch diameter of worm wheel/ pitch of worm

                                        = 84/11

                                        = 7.6.

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