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Mechanical Engineering · Q98

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 98

Q98

Which of the following is used for bearing liner?

A.
Gun metal
B.
Bronze
C.
Bell metal
D.
Babbitt metal
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
It is a soft, white non-ferrous alloy which is used to provide a bearing surface.
Bearings are used in engines to support moving mechanical parts and protect them from frictional degradation.
Babbitt metal also has properties that help it reduce friction which makes it a good material for use in a plain bearing