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The centrifugal force acting on the shoe can never be omitted.

(a) True

(b) Always omitted

(c) Depends on the magnitude

(d) There is no centrifugal force acting

I must answer this question from during a practical exam.

This interesting question is from the Internal Expanding Brake concept in chapter Friction Clutches, Brakes, Belt Drives and Chain Drives of Machine Design

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Optimal answer is (b) Always omitted

For a clear picture: Centrifugal force on the internal expanding brakes is generally neglected as it is very small.

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