The axle of a heavy-duty tractor transmits 120 kW at 600 rpm. It acts as a cantilever supporting a load of 280 N located 60 cm from the fixed end. The allowable normal stress is 137 MPa and the allowable shear stress is 62 MPa. If the axial load is negligible, find the axle diameter.

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The axle of a heavy-duty tractor transmits 120 kW at 600 rpm. It acts as a cantilever supporting a load of 280 N located 60 cm from the fixed end. The allowable normal stress is 137 MPa and the allowable shear stress is 62 MPa. If the axial load is negligible, find the axle diameter.

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