A solid circular shaft with a diameter of 20 cm and a length of 400 cm, having a modulus of rigidity (N) equal to 0.8 × 10^5 N/mm², is subjected to a torque that causes a maximum shear stress of 50 N/mm². What is the resulting angle of twist in radians?

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17 Jan 2019
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Explanation

Given the shaft dimensions and material properties, the angle of twist can be calculated using the torsion formula. Substituting the values yields an angle of twist of 0.002 radians, which corresponds to option B.

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