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A 1.5 kW motor is running at 1440 rev/min. It is to be...

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A 1.5 kW motor is running at 1440 rev/min. It is to be connected to a stirrer running at 36 rev/min. The gearing arrangement suitable for this application is


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For high speed ratio worm gear is generally used.

Thus correct option is: D.

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