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If the connecting rod is not too long, then which of the following phenomenon occurs?

(a) Secondary disturbing forces

(b) Primary disturbing forces

(c) Secondary stabilizing forces

(d) Primary stabilizing forces

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

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The correct choice is (a) Secondary disturbing forces

Explanation: When the connecting rod isn’t too long or in other words when the obliquity of the connecting rod is taken into consideration, then the secondary disturbing force due to the reciprocating mass arises.

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