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What is term used to designate the tractive force between the rubber tyres of the driving wheel and the surface on which they travel?

(a) Rolling resistance

(b) Crawler

(c) Rim pull

(d) Wheel slip

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

Enquiry is from Traction and Traction Theory topic in section Farm Tractor of Farm Machinery

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The correct answer is (c) Rim pull

The best explanation: Rim pull is a term which is used to designate the tractive force between the rubber tyres of the driving wheel and the surface on which they travel. The coefficient of traction is high enough to eliminate tyre slippage.

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