A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar + b, where r is the radius of rotation and a and b are constants. The governor becomes isochronous when

A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar +

1.	A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar + b, where r is the radius of rotation and a and b are constants. The governor becomes isochronous when
A.	a is + ve and b = 0
B.	a = 0 and b is + ve
C.	a is + ve and b is - ve
D.	a is + ve and b is also + ve
Answer» B. a = 0 and b is + ve

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A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar + b, where r is the radius of rotation and a and b are constants. The governor becomes isochronous when

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