Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
A hollow shaft and a solid shaft constructed of the same material have the same length and the same outer radius R. The inner radius of the hollow shaft is 0.6 R. Assuming that both shafts are subjected to the same torque, the ratio of the maximum shear stress in the hollow shaft to that in the solid shaft is
- A. 1.1
- B. 1.2
- C. 1.15
- D. 0.95
Answer: C. 1.15