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Civil Engineering · Q53

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 53

Q53

A train is hauled by 2-8-2 locomotive with 22.5 tonnes and on each driving axle. Assuming the coefficient of rail-wheel friction to be 0.25, what would be the hauling capacity of the locomotive?

A.
15.0 tonnes
B.
22.5 tonnes
Answer
C.
45.0 tonnes
D.
90.0 tonnes

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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