Practice question

Why are Hooke's type universal joints (Cardan joints) usually fitted in pairs on a propeller shaft?

  1. To double the torque transmission capacity of the driveline.
  2. To balance the weight distribution of the propeller shaft.
  3. To cancel out the velocity fluctuations caused by a single joint and ensure constant velocity transmission.
  4. 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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