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Discussion Forum : Automobile Engineering - Section 4 (Q.No. 48)
Automobile Engineering
48.
The main feature of MacPherson strut suspension is that
the vertical size of the suspension can be made more compact
non-vertical external forces are supported by the suspension arms
the unsprung mass in lighter
the assembly is slightly more complicated in design
Answer: Option
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Samaranjay said:   4 years ago
All are correct, but the question asks the main feature, option A, C and D are true for any independent type suspension system, but the main feature of MacPherson is B.
Sahil said:   6 years ago
Please, Describe this question. I didn't understand.
Anil said:   7 years ago
Unsprung mass is also lighter in this system.
Praveen said:   8 years ago
No A is wrong, in Macpherson vertical size is larger than other systems. Also in this system vertical forces are supported by strut and non-verrtical by suspension arms (wishbone and simple compression link).
Vikas said:   8 years ago
How?

I think A is also correct.
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