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The curve abc in figure below is known as _________

(a) Instroke

(b) Outstroke

(c) Positive couple

(d) Negative couple

I got this question in final exam.

The above asked question is from Turning Moment Diagram for a Single Cylinder Double Acting Steam Engine in chapter Turning Moment Diagrams and Flywheel of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (b) Outstroke

To elaborate: In the given figure, the curve during the curve abc there is an ascent in the motion. The ascent of motion is known as outstroke thus curve abc is called outstroke.

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