Practice question
Why are Hooke's type universal joints (Cardan joints) usually fitted in pairs on a propeller shaft?
- To double the torque transmission capacity of the driveline.
- To balance the weight distribution of the propeller shaft.
- To cancel out the velocity fluctuations caused by a single joint and ensure constant velocity transmission.
- To allow greater axial slip movement of the shaft.
Answer: C — To cancel out the velocity fluctuations caused by a single joint and ensure constant velocity transmission.
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