A V-Twin Engine Has the Cylinder Axes at 90 Degrees

Multiple Choice

A V-twin engine has the cylinder axes at 90 degrees and the connecting rods operate a common crank. The reciprocating mass per cylinder is 34.5 kg and the crank radius is 7.5 cm. The length of the connecting rod is 0.3 m. If the engine is rotating at the speed is 500 r.p.m. What is the value of maximum resultant secondary force in kN?

A) 2.238
B) 2.508
C) 2.754
D) 2.908