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On connecting a wheel through outside coupling rod, which utility comes of use?

(a) Tractive

(b) Swaying

(c) Hammer

(d) Piston

I have been asked this question in final exam.

This question is from Balancing of Coupled Locomotives & Secondary Forces of Multi-cylinder Inline Engines topic in division Balancing of Reciprocating Masses of Machine Dynamics

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Correct choice is (a) Tractive

For explanation: For a coupled locomotive, the driving wheels and the leading and trailing wheels are connected by an outside coupling rod. A significantly greater portion of the engine mass is utilized by tractive purposes.

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