The load on each axle of a locomotive is 22 tonnes. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2, then the hauling capacity due to 3 pairs of driving wheels will be
A)26.41
B)19.81
C)13.21
D)6.61

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The hauling capacity can be calculated using the formula: Hauling Capacity = Total Weight on Driving Wheels × Coefficient of Friction. With 3 pairs of driving wheels (6 wheels), and each axle (2 wheels) bearing 22 tonnes, the total weight on driving wheels is 3 × 22 = 66 tonnes. Therefore, the hauling capacity = 66 × 0.2 = 13.2 tonnes, which rounds to 13.21 when considering decimal places.

The Load on Each Axle of a Locomotive Is 22