In case of locomotives, the swaying couple is resisted by
A)Dead weight of the engine
B)Fish plates of the tails
C)Inside section of the rails
D)Side pressure between the flanges of the wheels
E)(C) and (D) together

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The swaying couple in locomotives is resisted by the inside section of the rails and the side pressure between the flanges of the wheels. The inside section of the rails provides a lateral support to resist the swaying motion, while the side pressure between the flanges of the wheels helps in stabilizing the locomotive against the swaying couple.

In Case of Locomotives, the Swaying Couple Is Resisted by