Practice question
In the context of train handling, 'in-train forces' include which of the following?
- The magnetic forces between the rails and the steel wheels
- The buff (compressive) and draft (tensile) forces acting between cars through couplers and draft gear
- The aerodynamic drag forces acting on the exterior of cars at high speed
- The centrifugal forces on passengers in passenger cars during curves
Answer: B — The buff (compressive) and draft (tensile) forces acting between cars through couplers and draft gear
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