Question

What is the need of the universal joint?

(a) To change inclination

(b) To bend sideways

(c) To transfer torque at an angle

(d) To change length

I had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Question is taken from Universal Joints and Differential topic in division Chassis & Transmission System of Automobile Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) To transfer torque at an angle

For explanation: The universal joint transfers the torque to two intersecting shafts. One or two universal joints are used depending upon the type of rear-drive used.