# GATE2016-2-12

For the brake shown in the figure, which one of the following is TRUE?

1. Self energizing for clockwise rotation of the drum
2. Self energizing for anti-clockwise rotation of the drum
3. Self energizing for rotation in either direction of the drum
4. Not of the self energizing type

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