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A cotter joint is used to connect two __________ rods.

A. Co-axial

B. Perpendicular

C. Parallel

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A cotter joint is a type of mechanical connection used to connect two rods together.

1. Co-axial Rods:
The cotter joint is specifically designed to connect co-axial rods, meaning the rods are aligned along the same axis. This ensures that the rods remain in alignment and can transmit motion or force effectively along the same line.

2. Perpendicular Rods:
If the rods were perpendicular to each other, a different type of joint would be required, such as a pin joint or a universal joint. The cotter joint is not suitable for perpendicular rods.

3. Parallel Rods:
Parallel rods may be connected using other types of joints, but not a cotter joint, as this joint is meant for rods that are co-axial.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Co-axial.

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Comments (7)

  1. Karthik Kusuma
    Karthik Kusuma:
    4 years ago

    Cotter joints are used to connect steam engine piston rod with cross head . To support both axial tensile and compressive loads. Thats why they are called as co axial loads and the draw of cottor shud not be more than 3mm. Joint is made of steel.

  2. Dehur Bhadarka
    Dehur Bhadarka:
    5 years ago

    A

  3. Deep Rameshbhai
    Deep Rameshbhai:
    5 years ago

    For a thin cylindrical shell the longitudinal stresses are
    1

  4. ANADI MUNDA
    ANADI MUNDA:
    5 years ago

    A

  5. ANADI MUNDA
    ANADI MUNDA:
    5 years ago

    A

  6. ANADI MUNDA
    ANADI MUNDA:
    5 years ago

    Thank you sir/Madam

  7. Arghya Dutta
    Arghya Dutta:
    6 years ago

    Answer will be C.
    If I'm wrong then explain me.

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