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What is the purpose of attaching another mass to the opposite side of a rotating shaft?
What is the purpose of attaching another mass to the opposite side of a rotating shaft?
- To produce vibrations in the shaft
- To bend the shaft
- To minimize pressure on the main bearings (correct)
- To increase the centrifugal force
What is the process of providing a second mass in order to counteract the effect of the centrifugal force of the first mass called?
What is the process of providing a second mass in order to counteract the effect of the centrifugal force of the first mass called?
- Inertia compensation
- Centrifugal modification
- Balancing of rotating masses (correct)
- Radial acceleration
What is the purpose of balancing rotating masses?
What is the purpose of balancing rotating masses?
- To eliminate entirely the effect of centrifugal force
- To reduce unbalance to an acceptable level (correct)
- To produce vibrations in the machinery
- To increase centrifugal force
What force acts radially outwards on the axis of rotation and is known as centrifugal force?
What force acts radially outwards on the axis of rotation and is known as centrifugal force?
What is the purpose of attaching another mass to the opposite side of a rotating shaft?
What is the purpose of attaching another mass to the opposite side of a rotating shaft?
Which case is important for balancing of different masses rotating in the same plane?
Which case is important for balancing of different masses rotating in the same plane?
What problem can arise if the spokes on a wheel cannot be adjusted to center the rim?
What problem can arise if the spokes on a wheel cannot be adjusted to center the rim?
What is the alternative method for providing dynamic balance if the spokes on a wheel cannot be adjusted?
What is the alternative method for providing dynamic balance if the spokes on a wheel cannot be adjusted?
What is the primary reason for balancing rotating systems?
What is the primary reason for balancing rotating systems?
In what scenarios should the balance of a rotating system be highly considered?
In what scenarios should the balance of a rotating system be highly considered?
What can happen if a shaft with unbalanced masses is subjected to excessive forces?
What can happen if a shaft with unbalanced masses is subjected to excessive forces?
Why is it important to design machine parts wisely in relation to balance?
Why is it important to design machine parts wisely in relation to balance?
