Two shafts connected by a Hooke’s joint have an angle of 18 degrees between the axes. Find the angle through which it should be turned to get the velocity ratio maximum.

Two shafts connected by a Hooke’s joint have an angle of 18 degrees between the axes. Find the angle through which it should be turned to get the velocity ratio maximum. Correct Answer 180

Velocity ratio is ω1/ω = cosα/(1 – cos2θsin2α) now this to be maximum cos2θ = 1 therefore θ = 0 or 180 degrees.

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