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What is the purpose of using steel chains?

(a) To avoid slipping

(b) To avoid friction

(c) To avoid accelerated motion

(d) To avoid jerks

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Chain Drives topic in portion Belt, Rope and Chain Drives of Machine Kinematics

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Right option is (a) To avoid slipping

The explanation: In belt and rope drives, it is observed that slipping may take place. In order to avoid the issue of slipping, steel chains are being used.

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