A propeller shaft in a ship is 325 mm in diameter and 4.875 m in length. The allowable shearing stress is 55 MPa and the allowable angle of twist is 3°. If G= 50 GPa, determine the maximum torque the shaft can transmit.

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A propeller shaft in a ship is 325 mm in diameter and 4.875 m in length. The allowable shearing stress is 55 MPa and the allowable angle of twist is 3°. If G= 50 GPa, determine the maximum torque the shaft can transmit.

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