The root angle of a bevel gear is equal to
A
pitch angle – addendum angle
B
pitch angle + addendum angle
C
pitch angle – dedendum angle
D
pitch angle + dedendum angle
Correct Answer: pitch angle – dedendum angle
Root angle is the angle subtended by the root of the tooth at the cone centre. It is denoted by ‘θR’. It is equal to the pitch angle minus dedendum angle.