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In coupled locomotives, where are the coupling rod cranks placed with respect to the main crank?

(a) Diametrically opposite

(b) At 90 degrees

(c) At 60 degrees

(d) At 120 degrees

I got this question in a national level competition.

My doubt stems from Balancing of Coupled Locomotives & Secondary Forces of Multi-cylinder Inline Engines in portion Balancing of Reciprocating Masses of Machine Dynamics

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Correct option is (b) At 90 degrees

For explanation: In coupled locomotives, the coupling rod cranks are placed at a position which is diametrically opposite to the adjacent main cranks (i.e. driving cranks).

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