Multiple choice technology

A cotter joint is generally used to transmit

  1. Shear forces

  2. Tensile forces

  3. Bending Forces

  4. Torque

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Explanation

A cotter joint is designed to connect two rods and transmit axial loads. The cotter (a flat wedge) passes through slots in both rods, and when tightened, it transfers primarily shear forces across the joint.