Which of the statements listed applies to the quill shaft shown in the illustration? Illustration SE-0005

Correct Answer: Option B — It permits axial movement between the high speed gear and low speed pinion.

A quill shaft possesses high torsional flexibility and a long, slender design. This allows it to twist slightly and accommodate minor axial movements and angular deflections between the high-speed gear and the low-speed pinion without inducing destructive bending moments across the gear train.