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(a) A conical pivot has an apex angle of \( 120^{\circ} \) and rests in a bearing surface having o ...
(a) A conical pivot has an apex angle of \( 120^{\circ} \) and rests in a bearing surface having outer and inner diameters of \( 80 \mathrm{~mm} \) and \( 20 \mathrm{~mm} \) respectively. The pivot supports an axial load of \( 25 \mathrm{KN} \) while rotating at \( 300 \mathrm{rev} / \mathrm{min} \). The coefficient of friction is \( 0.04 \). Determine the friction torque and the power consumed in overcoming friction, assuming uniform pressure. [10 marks]