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A cotter joint is used to connect rods which are in:

एक कोटर जोड़ का उपयोग छड़ों को जोड़ने के लिए किया जाता है जो हैं:

A.

Compression only

B.

Tension and compression only

C.

Shear only

D.

Tension only

Answer ( Option B)

Tension and compression only

Solution

●Cotter joints are used to support axial loads between the two rods which are either in tension orin compression.

●Although a cotter joint resists the relative motion between two shafts, it is notused to join rotating shafts to transmit torque.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

&Key Points:-

Cotter joint is used to join :

1.The piston rod and the crosshead of a steam engine.

2.Slide spindle and the fork of the valve mechanism.

3.Piston rod and the tail rod or pump rod.

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