Question

Find the maximum pitch value of studs when d=1.5mm?

(a) 15.78mm

(b) 43.9mm

(c) 14.87mm

(d) 34.90mm

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Answer 1

Right option is (d) 34.90mm

For explanation I would say: Maximum pitch=28.5\(\sqrt{d}\)

                                                    =28.5\(\sqrt{1.5}\)

                                                    =34.90mm