The motor delivers 65 hp to the A36 steel shaft while it rotates at 1500 RPM.  The shaft is supported on smooth bearings at B and E, which allow free rotation of the shaft.  The gears C and D fixed to the shaft remove 70% and 30% of the power delivered by the motor, respectively.  Determine the diameter of the shaft to the nearest 1/8 in. if the allowable shear stress is ττallow = 12 ksi and the allowable angle of twist of D with respect to A is 0.25 degrees.

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The motor delivers 65 hp to the A36 steel shaft while it rotates at 1500 RPM.  The shaft is supported on smooth bearings at B and E, which allow free rotation of the shaft.  The gears C and D fixed to the shaft remove 70% and 30% of the power delivered by the motor, respectively.  Determine the diameter of the shaft to the nearest 1/8 in. if the allowable shear stress is ττallow = 12 ksi and the allowable angle of twist of D with respect to A is 0.25 degrees.

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