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A flat key is used to prevent slipping of a cast-iron gear mounted on a shaft, 2 in. in diameter. Determine the appropriate dimensions of the key if the gear delivers 125 hp at 250 rpm. Assume design stresses for shear and bearing as 19,000 psi and 37,000 psi.

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engineering

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  1. key thickness = 3/8 in., key width = 1/2 in., key length = 3.32 in.
  2. key thickness = 1/4 in., key width = 3/8 in., key length = 6.0 in.
  3. key thickness = 3/8 in., key width = 1/2 in., key length = 4.6 in.
  4. key thickness = 1/2 in., key width = 1/4 in., key length = 4.0 in.
  5. key thickness = 3/8 in., key width = 5/8 in., key length = 5.0 in.
  6. key thickness = 5/8 in., key width = 3/8 in., key length = 3.32 in.
  7. key thickness = 1/4 in., key width = 5/8 in., key length = 3.5 in.
  8. key thickness = 1/2 in., key width = 1/2 in., key length = 4.6 in.
  9. key thickness = 3/8 in., key width = 3/8 in., key length = 2.5 in.
  10. key thickness = 1/2 in., key width = 3/8 in., key length = 4.6 in.

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