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Mechanical Engineering · Q42

Automobile Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 42

Q42

The drive-shafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints

A.
Absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road
B.
Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
Answer
C.
Absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The drive-shafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.