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The numerical values of the secondary forces and secondary couples couples may be obtained by considering the ___________

(a) Revolving mass

(b) Reciprocating mass

(c) Translating mass

(d) Rotating mass

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The query 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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The correct option is (a) Revolving mass

Explanation: Each imaginary secondary crank with a mass attached to the crankpin is inclined to the line of stroke at two times the angle of the actual crank. The values of the secondary forces and couples can be obtained by considering the revolving mass.

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