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A multi disc clutch has 4 steel discs and 3 bronze disc. The outside and inside diameter of contact surfaces are 250 mm and 180 mm respectively. The coefficient of friction is 0.3 and axial force is 400 N assuming uniform wear. The power in kw that clutch can transmit at 1000 rpm is ______

(a) 4.05 KW

(b) 16.20 KW

(c) 8.10 KW

(d) 32.40 KW

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

The question is from Farm Tractor topic in chapter Farm Tractor of Farm Machinery

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The correct choice is (c) 8.10 KW

For explanation: n=n1+n2-1 = 6

T = 154.8/2 = 77.4 Nm

P = \(\frac{2πNT}{60} = \frac{2*3.14*1000*77.4}{60}\) = 8.10 KW

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