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A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar + b, where r is the radius of rotation and a and b are constants. The governor becomes isochronous when

(a) a is + ve and b = 0

(b) a = 0 and b is +ve

(c) a is +ve and b is -ve

(d) a is +ve and b is also +ve

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

This key question is from Hartung Governor topic in chapter Governors of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (a) a is + ve and b = 0

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