A pivoted double block brake has a drum radius of 280mm with two shoes subtending an angle of 100â°. Calculate the distance of pivot from axis of drum.

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289.5mm

314.3mm

321.5mm

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 314.3mm

Explanation : h=4Rsinθ/2θ+sin2θwhere θ=100/2.

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