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Torque due to weight of the connecting rod affects the torque due to connecting rod.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked in final exam.

This intriguing question originated from Inertia Forces in a Reciprocating Engine Considering the Weight of Connecting Rod topic in portion Inertia Forces in Reciprocating Parts of Machine Dynamics

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The correct choice is (b) False

To explain I would say: The torque due to connecting rod remains same irrespective of the torque caused by the weight of the connecting rod.

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