Asked by Lorena Edanol on May 10, 2024

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The radial distance between the bottom of one tooth and the top of the mating tooth is the ____.

A) addendum
B) dedendum
C) clearance
D) whole depth

Radial Distance

The measure from the center of a circle to its perimeter, relevant in various contexts, including geometry and mechanical design.

Mating Tooth

In gear terminology, a tooth on one gear that engages with a corresponding tooth on a mating gear to transmit motion.

Addendum

In gear terminology, the radial distance between the pitch circle and the top of the teeth.

  • Comprehend the critical nature of gear tooth measurements and the techniques applied to assess them.
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SINGH GURU DEMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The clearance is the radial distance between the bottom of one tooth and the top of the mating tooth, which allows for proper engagement and prevents interference between the teeth. The addendum is the radial distance from the pitch circle to the top of the tooth, the dedendum is the radial distance from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth, and the whole depth is the sum of the addendum and dedendum.