The maximum efficiency of spiral gears is (where $$\theta $$ = Shaft angle and $$\varphi $$ = Friction angle)
A. $$\frac{{\sin \left( {\theta + \varphi } \right) + 1}}{{\cos \left( {\theta - \varphi } \right) + 1}}$$
B. $$\frac{{\cos \left( {\theta - \varphi } \right) + 1}}{{\sin \left( {\theta + \varphi } \right) + 1}}$$
C. $$\frac{{\cos \left( {\theta + \varphi } \right) + 1}}{{\cos \left( {\theta - \varphi } \right) + 1}}$$
D. $$\frac{{\cos \left( {\theta - \varphi } \right) + 1}}{{\cos \left( {\theta + \varphi } \right) + 1}}$$
Answer: Option C
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