Assertion (A): In steady rotating condition the journal inside a hydrodynamic journal bearing remains floating on the
oil film. [IES-2008]
Reason (R): The hydrodynamic pressure developed in steady rotating conditions in journal bearings balances the load on
the journal.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
oil film. [IES-2008]
Reason (R): The hydrodynamic pressure developed in steady rotating conditions in journal bearings balances the load on
the journal.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true