In case of gears the tooth fillet is
A)Width of the gear tooth
B)Radius that connects the root circle to the profile of the tooth
C)Surface of the top of the tooth
D)Curve forming face and flank
E)Part of the tooth surface lying below the pitch surface

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The tooth fillet in gears is the radius that connects the root circle to the profile of the tooth. This area is critical as it is designed to reduce stress concentrations that could lead to gear failure.

In Case of Gears the Tooth Fillet Is