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In a simple gear train, if the number of idler gears is odd, then the direction of motion of driven gear will

(a) be same as that of the driving gear

(b) be opposite to that of the driving gear

(c) depend upon the number of teeth on the driving gear

(d) depend upon the total number of teeth on all gears of the train

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Correct option is (a) be same as that of the driving gear

Explanation: In case of odd number of gears in a simple gear train, then the direction of motion of driven gear will be same as that of driving gear.

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