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The controlling force acting on the governor is also known as ________

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The controlling force acting on the governor is also known as ________

(a) Centripetal force

(b) Centrifugal force

(c) Governor effort

(d) Piston effort

The question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Controlling Force topic in portion Governors of Machine Dynamics

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The correct answer is (a) Centripetal force

For explanation: When a governor rotates at a steady speed, an inward force acts on the body which is centripetal in nature. This force is called a controlling force.

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