# GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 7

Two solid circular shafts of radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ are subjected to same torque. The maximum shear
stresses developed in the two shafts are $\tau _1$ and $\tau _2$. If $R_1$/ $R_2$=$2$, then $\tau _2/\tau _1$ is _______

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