Question

A crankshaft having more than one or more crankpin is known as?

(a) Double throw crankshaft

(b) Multi throw crankshaft

(c) Single throw crankshaft

(d) Single and double throw crankshaft

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Multi throw crankshaft

The best explanation: The single throw crankshaft has one crankpin and multi throw crankshaft has more than one crank pin. Multi throw crankshaft is used in high-performance engines.