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When the piston is accelerated, the piston effort is given by which of the following the equation?

(a) F(L) – F(I)

(b) F(L) + F(I)

(c) F(L) ± F(I)

(d) F(L) – F(I) + R(f)

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The doubt is from Forces on the Reciprocating Parts of an Engine Neglecting Weight of the Connecting Rod in portion Inertia Forces in Reciprocating Parts of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (b) F(L) + F(I)

The explanation: During acceleration, piston effort is the sum total of the net load on piston and inertia forcer. The presence of resistance force also effects the expression.

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