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The unbalanced forces along the line of stroke for the two cylinders constitute a ______ about the centre line between the cylinders.

(a) Tension

(b) Compression

(c) Torsion

(d) Couple

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The correct choice is (d) Couple

Easiest explanation: The unbalanced forces along the line of stroke for the two cylinders constitute a couple about the centre line between the cylinders. This couple is known as swaying couple as it has a swaying effect.

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