Question: ( b ) The gears attached to a solid steel shaft are subject to the torques shown in Figure Q 2 . The shaft has

(b) The gears attached to a solid steel shaft are subject to the torques shown in Figure Q2. The shaft has a diameter of 60 mm and the shear modulus is \( G=75\mathrm{GPa}\). Determine:
i. The internal torques developed in segments \( A B, B C, C D \) and \( D E \); also draw the torque diagram
(8 marks)
ii. The angle of twist of end \( A \) with respect to \( E \); ensure that the direction of rotation is also indicated
(7 marks)
( b ) The gears attached to a solid steel shaft

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