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Which of the following dynamometers have a pinion meshing with two gears?

(a) Prony brake dynamometer

(b) Epicyclic train dynamometer

(c) Torsional dynamometer

(d) Belt transmission dynamometer

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Enquiry is from Epicyclic-train Dynamometers topic in section Brakes and Dynamometers of Machine Dynamics

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Correct option is (b) Epicyclic train dynamometer

To explain: In an epicyclic train dynamometer, three gears are used namely Spur gear annular gear and pinion gear. The pinion gear is in mesh with annular and spur gear.

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