Why do we use solid shafts for transfer of power in case of
pumps/ turbines & other machines why we use a hollow shaft
(pipe) in universal joints of automobiles; although the
rated load and twist is approx. the same?

Answer Posted / vishnu

B'coz the hollow shaft can able to transmmite more torque
as comparing to solid shaft

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