Question

Chain and sprocket drive is preferred, when two parallel shafts are placed at a distance of _______

(a) 5 m

(b) 2 m

(c) 10 m

(d) 4 m

I got this question in semester exam.

The origin of the question is Mechanical Power Transmission topic in division Mechanical Power Transmission of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) 2 m

For explanation I would say: These chains are usually used for small centre distance of up to 2 m but sometimes may also be used for long distance of up to 8 metres.