Question

question 66 of 100 · multiple choice
angular misalignment occurs when?

a the axes of the shafts are not parallel
b the axes of the shafts are not offset
c the axes of the shafts are offset
d the axes of the shafts are parallel

Explanation:

Define angular misalignment

Angular misalignment occurs when the centerlines of two coupled shafts are not parallel, meaning they intersect at an angle.

Analyze the given options

• Option A: "the axes of the shafts are not parallel" directly describes angular misalignment.
• Option B and C: "offset" refers to parallel (radial) misalignment, where the axes are parallel but do not lie on the same line.
• Option D: "the axes of the shafts are parallel" describes either perfect alignment or parallel misalignment, not angular misalignment.

Answer:

• (A) the axes of the shafts are not parallel (Correct answer)
• (B) the axes of the shafts are not offset
• (C) the axes of the shafts are offset
• (D) the axes of the shafts are parallel