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Which of the following factor is not responsible for the stability of a 4 wheel vehicle while negotiating a turn?

(a) Pitching

(b) Reaction due to weight of Vehicle

(c) Effect of Gyroscopic couple due to Wheel

(d) Effect of Gyroscopic Couple due to Engine

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Enquiry is from Stability of a Four Wheel drive Moving in a Curved Path in portion Gyroscopic Couple and Precessional Motion of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (a) Pitching

The best explanation: Pitching effect is not pronounced in four wheel vehicles and thus has a negligible effect on the stability of the vehicle while the other 3 factors play a vital role in preventing the overturning of the vehicle.

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