Q. Coning of wheels is provided

A
To save materials of wheels
B
To suit super elevation
C
To give dynamic stability
D
To prevent lateral slip
Solution:
  • Coning of wheels is provided to prevent lateral slip.
  • Inward provision of the slope of 1:20 on the wheels of the railway wagon to counteract the centrifugal force acting the on the train.
  • So, it enables the train wheels to cover different distances along the inner and outer curves simultaneously.
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