The Polygon effect is observed in ______ (Choose the correct option)

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  1. Shaft drive
  2. Gear drive
  3. Chain drive
  4. Belt drive

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Option 3 : Chain drive
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Explanation:

  • Chain drives are used for transmission of motion at a constant velocity ratio without creep and slippage.
  • Chains are used in conjunction with sprocket pinions and sprocket wheels.
  • Chains and sprockets are available in both British and metric standards.
  • The sprockets are generally keyed to the shafts.

Polygon Effect

  • The chain passes around the sprocket as a series of chordal links.
  • This action is similar to that of a non-slipping belt wrapped around a rotating polygon.
  • The chordal action is illustrated in the figure, where the sprocket has only four teeth.
  • It is assumed that the sprocket is rotating at a constant speed of N rpm.
  • In figure the chain-link AB is at a distance of D/2 from the center of the sprocket wheel and its linear velocity is,

\(V_{max}=\frac{\pi DN}{60\times10^3}~m/s\)

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