Machine Design
The cracks in helical springs used in railway carriages usually start on the inner side of the coil because of the fact that

It has a lower curvature than the outer side
It is subjected to a higher cyclic loading than the outer side
It is subjected to a higher stress than the outer side
It is more stretched than the outer side during the manufacturing process

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Machine Design
Which of the following statement is correct regarding power screws?

The efficiency of Acme (trapezoidal) thread is less than that of a square thread
The efficiency of a self locking screw can not be more than 50%
If the friction angle is less than the helix angle of the screw, then the efficiency will be more than 50%
Both (A) and (B)

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