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When the primary direct crank of a reciprocating engine makes an angle θ with the line of stroke, then the secondary direct crank will make an angle of . . . . . with the line of stroke.

(a) θ /2

(b) θ

(c) 2 θ

(d) 4 θ

I got this question in semester exam.

My question is from Balancing of Several Masses Rotating in Different Planes in chapter Balancing of Rotating Masses of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (c) 2 θ

Easiest explanation: The secondary direct crank angle is always twice of primary direct crank angle.

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