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What is the radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the top of the tooth known as?

पिच सर्कल से दांत के शीर्ष तक दांत की रेडियल दूरी को क्या कहा जाता है?

A.

Dedenduma

B.

Addendum

C.

Pitch circle diameter

D.

Module

Answer ( Option B)

Addendum

Solution

Addendum: 

  • It is the radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the top of the tooth.

Dedendum: 

  • It is the radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth.

Pitch circle: 

  • It is an imaginary circle which by pure rolling action, would give the same motion as the actual gear.

Pitch circle diameter: 

  • It is the diameter of the pitch circle. 
  • The size of the gear is usually specified by the pitch circle diameter.
  • It is also called as pitch diameter.

Module: 

  • It is the ratio of the pitch circle diameter in millimetres to the number of teeth.
  • Module, m = D / T

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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