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In coupled locomotives, the coupling rod cranks are placed diametrically opposite to the adjacent ________

(a) Driving cranks

(b) Driving rods

(c) Driving piston

(d) Driving valves

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

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

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Correct choice is (a) Driving cranks

Easy explanation: In coupled locomotives, the coupling rod cranks are placed at a position which is diametrically opposite to the adjacent driving cranks which are also known as the main cranks.

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