ACarriage will not move
BCarriage dashes towards right
CCarriage dashes towards left
DNone of the above
Answer:
A. Carriage will not move
Read Explanation:
If the draw cord (also called the draw band or carriage strap) gets torn while typing, the carriage will not move (or it will move very little and with no tension).
The Draw Cord's Job: The draw cord is the crucial link between the carriage and the mainspring drum (a coiled spring that provides power).
The Force: The mainspring is wound up to create constant tension, and the draw cord transfers this tension to the carriage, constantly pulling it from the right side towards the left.
The Role of Typing: When you press a key, the escapement mechanism briefly unlocks, and the pulling force from the mainspring (via the draw cord) pulls the carriage one space to the left, ready for the next character.
The Failure: If the draw cord snaps, the tension from the mainspring is no longer transferred to the carriage. The carriage is now "free floating" and will not be pulled to the left after each keypress, essentially stopping the automatic advance.