Is a Hollow Driveshaft Stronger Than a Solid One?

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hey

i was told that hollow driveshaft on a car is stronger than a solid driveshaft...somebody know why ??
 
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Don't believe everything you're told. Without more information, that statement by itself is false.

What other information do you think you would need to include to make the statement true?
 
berkeman said:
Don't believe everything you're told. Without more information, that statement by itself is false.

What other information do you think you would need to include to make the statement true?

Well said.