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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 59

Q59

A hacksaw blade cuts on the

A.
Forward stroke
Answer
B.
Return stroke
C.
Both forward and return strokes
D.
Cutting depends upon the direction of force

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw, originally and mainly made for cutting metal. On hacksaws, as with most frame saws, the blade can be mounted with the teeth facing toward or away from the handle, resulting in cutting action on either the push or pull stroke.