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The power from the engine to the rear axle of an automobile is transmitted by means of

(a) worm and worm wheel

(b) spur gears

(c) bevel gears

(d) hooke’s joint

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The origin of the question is Friction of Pivot and Collar Bearing in chapter Friction of Machine Kinematics

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The correct answer is (d) hooke’s joint

Easiest explanation: A Hooke’s joint is used to connect two shafts, which are intersecting at a small angle. In automobiles, the power is transmitted through this only.

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