Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): The torque transmitting capacity of a cone clutch is 4.62 times that single plate clutch for given dimensions.
Reasons (R): When the semi-cane angle of a cone clutch decreases, it results in mass wedging action and the force required to disengage increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)