Topic: Design of Machine Elements
Which one of the following is not a friction clutch?
- A. Disc or plate clutch
- B. Cone clutch
- C. Centrifugal clutch
- D. Jaw clutch
Answer: D. Jaw clutch
Explanation: Jaw clutches are positive drive clutches (i.e., no slipping) and used in low speed machinery e.g. rolling milling. Friction clutches (like Disc or plate clutch, Cone clutch, Centrifugal clutch) depend on the frictional force between two bodies which are pressed together.