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A single or uncoupled locomotive is one, in which the effort is transmitted to _____

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asked Sep 23, 2022 in Machine Dynamics by Grayson (34.3k points)

A single or uncoupled locomotive is one, in which the effort is transmitted to _____

(a) Both the pair of wheels

(b) Alternatively between the wheels

(c) One pair of wheels

(d) Neither of the wheels

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This is a very interesting question from Partial Balancing of Locomotives in chapter Balancing of Reciprocating Masses of Machine Dynamics

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answered Oct 16, 2022 by Fred (38.6k points)

The correct answer is (c) One pair of wheels

For explanation: A single or uncoupled locomotive is one, in which the effort is transmitted to one pair of the wheels only.

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