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From the turning moment diagram shown below, the maximum speed will occur at point _____

(a) p

(b) b

(c) q

(d) c

I had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Coefficient of Fluctuation of Energy topic in chapter Turning Moment Diagrams and Flywheel of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (c) q

To elaborate: The maximum engine speed occurs at point q because the flywheel absorbs energy when the crank moves from point p to q. This results in a gain of speed.

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