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When the fulcrum is between the two ends of a lever, the type of brake is _____

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When the fulcrum is between the two ends of a lever, the type of brake is _____

(a) Simple band brake

(b) Differential band brake

(c) Shoe brake

(d) Double block shoe brake

I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.

The query is from Differential Band Brake in division Brakes and Dynamometers of Machine Dynamics

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Right answer is (b) Differential band brake

Easiest explanation: When the fulcrum is at one end of the lever, the brake is called a simple band brake, whereas when the fulcrum is between the two ends it is known as differential band brake.

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