obtain variable moment of inertia (I) in each leaf
permit each leaf to act as a overhanging beam
have variable bending moment (M) in each leaf
make M/I constant throughout the length of the leaf
surface of the top of the tooth
surface of the tooth above the pitch surface
surface of the tooth below the pitch surface
width of the tooth measured along the pitch circle
Yes
No
Unknown
None
regain its original shape after deformation when the external forces are removed
draw into wires by the application of a tensile force
resist fracture due to high impact loads
retain deformation produced under load permanently
one-eighth
one-fourth
one-half
double