Determine the length of kennedy key required to transmit 1200N-m and allowable shear in the key is 40N/mm². The diameter of shaft and width of key can be taken as 40mm and 10mm respectively.
(a) 49mm
(b) 36mm
(c) 46mm
(d) 53mm
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This challenging question is from the Keys in part Shafts, Keys and Couplings of Machine Design