The minimum number of teeth of standard proportion with involute profile and 20° pressure angle spur gear is

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  1.  12
  2. 18
  3. 32
  4. 48

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Option 2 : 18
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Explanation:

Interference is a phenomenon in which the addendum tip of gear undercuts into the addendum or base circle of a pinion.

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This tooth interface can be reduced by increasing the number of teeth above a certain minimum number.

System of gear teeth

Minimum number of teeth on the pinion

\(14\frac{1}{2}^\circ Composite\)

12

\(14\frac{1}{2}^\circ Full~depth~involute\)

32

20° full depth involute

18

20° Stub involute

14

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