What is the normal bearing clearance permitted at the horizontal axis of the shaft for the bearing shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0121

Correct Answer: Option B — The normal play on both sides of the shaft will be one tenth of a millimeter.

Normal side clearance along the horizontal axis of a hydrodynamic journal bearing is typically maintained at one tenth of a millimeter on each side, allowing proper entry and distribution of lubricating oil to sustain the supporting pressure wedge.