Question

When the frictional force helps to apply the brake, then the brake is said to be self-energizing brake.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

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Answer: (a).Correct

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Q. When the frictional force helps to apply the brake, then the brake is said to be self-energizing brake.

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