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The Teeth of Hacksaw Blade are Bent
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 25th, 2023
The teeth of hacksaw blade are bent
- towards right
- towards left
- alternately towards the right and left and every third or fourth left straight
- may be bent in any direction
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Answer: C
The teeth of hacksaw blade are bent alternately towards right and left and every third or fourth left straight.
Solution:
Hacksaw blades have two types of tooth settings.
- Alternate set: In this type of setting, for the length of the blade, one tooth is bent to the left and the following tooth to the right.
- Wavy set: A few teeth are bent to the right and a few to the left in this kind of setting. So, it appears to be a wave.
From the above discussion, it is clear that the teeth of hacksaw blade are bent alternately towards right and left.