Theory of Machine
In order to give the primary balance of the reciprocating parts of a multi-cylinder inline engines

The algebraic sum of the primary forces must be equal to zero
The algebraic sum of the couples about any point in the plane of the primary forces must be equal to zero
None of these
Both (A) and (B)

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Theory of Machine
In a steam engine, the earlier cut-off with a simple slide valve may be obtained by increasing the steam lap and the angle of advance of the eccentric but keeping constant the travel and lead of the valve, this method will

Cause withdrawing or throttling of steam
All of the listed here
Reduce maximum opening of port to steam
Reduce length of effective stroke of piston

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