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Which of the following have stronger teeth?

(a) Stub teeth

(b) Full depth teeth

(c) Both have equal strength

(d) Can’t be determined

I was asked this question in sample papers.

This theoretical question is from the System of Gear Tooth concept in part Rolling Contact Bearings, Spur Gears and Helical Gears of Machine Design

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The accurate answer is (a) Stub teeth

Here's an easy explanation: Smaller moment arm of bending force leads to stronger stub teeth.

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