Question

Calculate the mass of reciprocating parts when the mass of piston assembly is 0.6Kg and mass of the connecting rod is 0.4Kg?

(a) 0.73Kg

(b) 0.85Kg

(c) 0.6Kg

(d) 0.43Kg

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Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 0.73Kg

For explanation: mr= mass of piston assembly+ \(\frac{1}{3}\)mass of connecting rod

                            = 0.6+\(\frac{1}{3}\) (0.4)

                            = 0.73Kg