The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is preferred to the Davis steering gear mechanism, because

A whole of the mechanism in the Ackerman steering gear is on the back of the front wheels and (
B the Ackerman steering gear consists of turning pairs
C the Ackerman steering gear is most economical
D both (a) and (b)

Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)

The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is much simpler than Davis gear. The difference between the Ackerman and Davis steering gears are : 1. The whole mechanism of the Ackerman steering gear is on back of the front wheels; whereas in Davis steering gear, it is in front of the wheels. 2. The Ackerman steering gear consists of turning pairs, whereas Davis steering gear consists of sliding members.
Bissoy MCQ
#Machine Kinematics #Straight Line Mechanism

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The condition for correct steering of a Davis steering gear is (where $$\alpha = $$  Angle of inclination of the links to the vertical)
A $$\sin \alpha = \frac{{\text{b}}}{{\text{c}}}$$
B $$\cos \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{\text{b}}}$$
C $$\tan \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{2{\text{b}}}}$$
D $$\cot \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{2{\text{b}}}}$$
The Ackermann steering mechanism is preferred to the Davis type in automobiles because
A The former is mathematically accurate
B The former is having turning pair
C The former is most economical
D The former is most rigid
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A Sliding pairs
B Turning pairs
C Rolling pairs
D Higher pairs
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A Belt driven by camshaft
B Chain driven by crankshaft
C Belt driven by drive-shaft
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A Upper bracket
B Lower bracket
C Tilt bracket
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A Improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward motion
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C Makes the steering more responsive
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A Simple gear train
B Compound gear train
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A sliding pair
B rolling pair
C lower pair
D higher pair
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A Sliding pairs
B Turning pairs
C Rolling pairs
D Higher pairs
Which sport is related to Davis Cup? (ডেভিস কাপ কোন খেলার সাথে জড়িত?)
A Cricket
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C Hokey
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