Question

How much traction would be generated by the force of 1000N applied by tyre on soil and soil capacity is 2000 N?

(a) 3000 N

(b) 20,000 N

(c) 2 N

(d) 1000 N

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Question is from Traction and Traction Theory topic in portion Farm Tractor of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) 1000 N

Explanation: Amount of traction generated depends both on power in wheels as well as on soil strength. In this case the traction will be 1000 N because here wheel power is less so wheel can’t use soil strength fully, thus wheel power limits the amount of traction generated.