Solid shafts are used in epicyclic gearboxes.

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• A knuckle joint is unsuitable for two rotating shafts, which transmit torque
• Flexible shafts have        rigidity in torsion making them flexible.
• Flexible shafts have              rigidity in bending moment.
• In hypoid bevel gears, shafts may continue past each other.
• The strength of hollow shaft is more than the strength of solid shaft of same weight.
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• Compressed length is smaller than the solid length.
• The stiffness of solid shaft is more than the stiffness of hollow shaft with same weight.
• Solid shaft is costlier than hollow shaft of same weight.
• Factor of safety is used to find out the reliability of the design.